From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jan 27 10:40:25 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:40:25 -0500 Subject: Thought for January 27 Message-ID: <001201c86114$15d9e1e0$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> If ever it has been essential that we understand and follow right methods of teaching and follow the example of Christ, it is now. Evangelism, p. 53 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jan 28 05:24:52 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:24:52 -0500 Subject: Thought for January 28 Message-ID: <000101c861b1$2d0a3b10$871eb130$@org> Christ might have occupied the highest place among the highest teachers of the Jewish nation. But He chose rather to take the gospel to the poor. He went from place to place, that those in the highways and byways might catch the words of the gospel of truth. He labored in the way in which He desires His workers to labor today. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jan 29 06:04:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:04:31 -0500 Subject: Thought for January 29 Message-ID: <000b01c8627f$e15ac4d0$a4104e70$@org> The Prince of teachers, He sought access to the people by the pathway of their most familiar associations. He presented the truth in such a way that ever after it was to His hearers intertwined with their most hallowed recollections and sympathies. He taught in a way that made them feel the completeness of His identification with their interests and happiness. His instruction was so direct, His illustrations were so appropriate, His words so sympathetic and cheerful, that His hearers were charmed. The simplicity and earnestness with which He addressed the needy, hallowed every word. Evangelism, p. 55 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jan 30 05:21:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:21:15 -0500 Subject: Thought for January 30 Message-ID: <1391e9a20801300521k3eac8dfaq184965653f201838@mail.gmail.com> In His discourses Christ did not bring many things before them at once, lest He might confuse their minds. He made every point clear and distinct. Evangelism, p. 56 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080130/d339237a/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Feb 1 06:15:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:15:17 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 1 Message-ID: <000601c864dd$09f01c60$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Christ sent out His disciples two and two, to go to places to which He would afterward follow. Evangelism, p. 58 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Feb 2 06:51:52 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:51:52 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 2 Message-ID: <000001c865ab$27d802a0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Diligent work is now called for. In this crisis, no halfhearted efforts will prove successful. In all our city work, we are to hunt for souls. Wise plans are to be laid, in order that such work may be done to the best possible advantage. Evangelism, p. 59 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Feb 3 08:45:05 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:45:05 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 3 Message-ID: <000001c86684$21dbfa80$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Let us remember that as a people entrusted with sacred truth, we have been neglectful and positively unfaithful. The work has been confined to a few centers, until the people in them have become gospel hardened. It is difficult to make an impression on those who have heard so much truth and yet have rejected it. Evangelism, p. 60 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Feb 4 04:42:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:42:15 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 4 Message-ID: <000101c8672b$5fb2d7f0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> If we would follow the opening providence of God, we should be quick to discern every opening, and make the most of every advantage within our reach. . . . There is a fearfulness to venture out and run risks in this great work, fearing that the expenditure of means would not bring returns. What if means are used and yet we cannot see that souls have been saved by it? What if there is a dead loss of a portion of our means? Better work and keep at work than to do nothing. You know not which shall prosper--this or that. Evangelism, p. 62 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Feb 6 16:41:02 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:41:02 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 6 Message-ID: <000101c86922$1f3c28e0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> God will have men who will venture anything and everything to save souls. Those who will not move until they can see every step of the way clearly before them will not be of advantage at this time to forward the truth of God. There must be workers now who will push ahead in the dark as well as in the light, and who will hold up bravely under discouragements and disappointed hopes, and yet work on with faith, with tears and patient hope, sowing beside all waters, trusting the Lord to bring the increase. God calls for men of nerve, of hope, faith, and endurance, to work to the point. Evangelism, p. 63 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Feb 7 05:35:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:35:31 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 7 Message-ID: <000101c8698e$51ff7db0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Every conference, whether large or small, is responsible for earnest, solemn work in preparing a people for the coming of Christ. Evangelism, p. 64 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Feb 8 05:59:12 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:59:12 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 8 Message-ID: <000001c86a5a$cb72d300$0c01a8c0@thompsondm90> A world is to be warned. Watch, wait, pray, work, and let nothing be done through strife and vainglory. Let nothing be done to increase prejudice, but everything possible to make prejudice less, by letting in light, the bright rays of the Sun of Righteousness amid the moral darkness. There is a great work to be done yet, and every effort possible must be made to reveal Christ as the sin-pardoning Saviour, Christ as the sin-bearer, Christ as the bright and morning star, and the Lord will give us favor before the world until our work is done. Evangelism, p. 65 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Feb 9 05:49:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:49:15 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 9 Message-ID: <000001c86b22$8ffde3a0$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> There is a necessity, it is true, for expending money judiciously in advertising the meetings, and in carrying forward the work solidly. Yet the strength of every worker will be found to lie, not in these outward agencies, but in trustful dependence upon God, in earnest prayer to Him for help, in obedience to His Word. Much more prayer, much more Christlikeness, much more conformity to God's will, is to be brought into the Lord's work. Outward show and extravagant outlay of means will not accomplish the work to be done. Evangelism, p. 66 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Feb 10 11:53:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:53:31 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 10 Message-ID: <000001c86c1e$9dc85630$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> During the years of Christ's ministry on earth, godly women assisted in the work that the Saviour and His disciples were carrying forward. If those who were opposing this work could have found anything out of the regular order in the conduct of these women, it would have closed the work at once. But while women were laboring with Christ and the apostles, the entire work was conducted on so high a plane as to be above the shadow of a suspicion. No occasion for any accusation could be found. The minds of all were directed to the Scriptures, rather than to individuals. The truth was proclaimed intelligently, and so plainly that all could understand. Evangelism, pp. 67, 68 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Feb 11 10:22:28 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:22:28 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 11 Message-ID: <000101c86cdb$0fceae20$63261eac@thompsondm90> "Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life." Every position of truth taken by our people will bear the criticism of the greatest minds; the highest of the world's great men will be brought in contact with truth, and therefore every position we take should be critically examined and tested by the Scriptures. Evangelism, p. 69 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Feb 12 06:16:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:16:24 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 12 Message-ID: <002801c86d81$da7d1b60$8f775220$@org> The Lord has given to some ministers the ability to gather and to hold large congregations. As they labor in the fear of God, their efforts will be attended by the deep movings of the Holy Spirit upon human hearts. Evangelism, p. 71 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Feb 13 11:01:02 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:01:02 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 13 Message-ID: <000101c86e72$c8afa320$5a0ee960$@org> Those who are engaged in the difficult and trying work in the cities should receive every encouragement possible. Let them not be subjected to unkind criticism from their brethren. We must have a care for the Lord's workers who are opening the light of truth to those who are in the darkness of error. Evangelism, p. 71 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Feb 14 14:50:47 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:50:47 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 14 Message-ID: <001301c86f5c$0b94bab0$22be3010$@org> God never designed that, as a rule, His servants should go out singly to labor. Evangelism, p. 73 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Feb 15 07:04:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:04:24 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 15 Message-ID: <000101c86fe4$236d4750$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> It is God's design that our people should locate outside the cities, and from these outposts warn the cities, and raise in them memorials for God. There must be a force of influence in the cities, that the message of warning shall be heard. Evangelism, p. 76 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Feb 16 05:16:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:16:31 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 16 Message-ID: <000001c8709e$267d7900$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The truth must be spoken, whether men will hear, or whether men will forbear. The cities are filled with temptation. We should plan our work in such a way as to keep our young people as far as possible from this contamination. Evangelism, p. 77 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Feb 17 10:06:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:06:22 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 17 Message-ID: <000101c8718f$cee56020$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> When iniquity abounds in a nation, there is always to be heard some voice giving warning and instruction, as the voice of Lot was heard in Sodom. Evangelism, p. 78 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Feb 18 06:45:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:45:21 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 18 Message-ID: <000101c8723c$e3aab980$0601a8c0@thompsondm90> While we should ever be ready to follow the opening providence of God, we should lay no larger plans in places where our work is represented, nor occupy more ground than there is help and means to bind off the work well. Surface plowing means a limited, scattered harvest. Keep up and increase the interest already started, until the cloud moves, then follow it. While there are broader plans and fields constantly opening for the laborers, our ideas and views must broaden in regard to the workers who are to labor in new fields in the Lord's vineyard to bring souls into the truth. Evangelism, p. 80 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Feb 19 09:02:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:02:24 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 19 Message-ID: <000001c87319$441b0fe0$83261eac@thompsondm90> God wants intelligent workers, doing their work not hurriedly but carefully and thoroughly, always preserving the humility of Jesus. Those who put thought and painstaking into the higher duties, should put care and thought into the smaller duties, showing exactitude and diligence. Evangelism, p. 81 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Feb 20 07:56:28 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:56:28 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 20 Message-ID: <001601c873d9$296a7800$7c3f6800$@org> God's people are not to go forward blindly in the investment of means that they have not and know not where to obtain. We must show wisdom in the movements that we make. Christ has laid before us the plan upon which His work is to be conducted. Those who desire to build must first sit down and count the cost, to see whether they are able to carry the building to completion. Before they begin to carry out their plans, they must advise with wise counselors. If one worker, failing to reason from cause to effect, is in danger of making unwise moves, his fellow workers are to speak words of wisdom to him, showing him where he is in error. Evangelism, p. 85 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Feb 21 08:03:46 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:03:46 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 21 Message-ID: <001201c874a3$58483e80$08d8bb80$@org> There are stored up in the earth large treasures of gold and silver. Men's riches have accumulated. Go to these men with a heart filled with love for Christ and suffering humanity, and ask them to help you in the work you are trying to do for the Master. As they see that you reveal the sentiments of God's benevolence, a chord will be touched in their hearts. They will realize that they can be Christ's helping hand by doing medical missionary work. They will be led to co-operate with God, to provide the facilities necessary to set in operation the work that needs to be done. Evangelism, p. 88 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Feb 22 05:18:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:18:31 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 22 Message-ID: <000101c87555$6d031e50$47095af0$@org> While we are to be economical, we are not to carry economy to excess. It is one of the sad, strange things in life that great mistakes are sometimes made in carrying the virtue of self-sacrifice to an extreme. Evangelism, p. 90 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Feb 23 11:27:00 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:27:00 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 23 Message-ID: <000001c87652$10c23ce0$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> To every man is given his work. Those who enter the ministry engage in a special work and should give themselves to prayer and to the speaking of the Word. Evangelism, p. 91 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Feb 24 10:54:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:54:37 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 24 Message-ID: <000001c87716$b4de1be0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> The striking feature of divine operations is the accomplishment of the greatest work that can be done in our world by very simple means. It is God's plan that every part of His government shall depend on every other part, the whole as a wheel within a wheel, working with entire harmony. He moves upon human forces, causing His Spirit to touch invisible chords, and the vibration rings to the extremity of the universe. Evangelism, p. 93 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Feb 25 08:15:48 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:15:48 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 25 Message-ID: <000001c877c9$b0ba2460$122e6d20$@org> To every man God has appointed his work, according to his capacities and capabilities. Wise planning is needed to place each one in his proper sphere in the work, in order that he may obtain an experience which will fit him to bear increased responsibility. Evangelism, p. 95 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Feb 26 06:25:16 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:25:16 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 26 Message-ID: <000101c87883$695c1370$3c143a50$@org> There should be companies organized, and educated most thoroughly to work as nurses, as evangelists, as ministers, as canvassers, as gospel students, to perfect a character after the divine similitude. Evangelism, p. 96 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Feb 27 05:57:44 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:57:44 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 27 Message-ID: <000101c87948$bcb95d50$362c17f0$@org> As workers we need to counsel together over difficult matters. It is right that brother should consult with brother. And it is our privilege after we have done this, to bow together in prayer and ask for divine wisdom and counsel. But for one human voice to be a controlling power is a sad mistake. Evangelism, p. 97 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Feb 28 10:28:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:28:01 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 28 Message-ID: <02dd01c87a37$a784b020$f68e1060$@org> As workers, let us seek the Lord together. Of our own selves we can do nothing; but through Christ we can do all things. God intends that we shall be a help and blessing to one another, and that we shall be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Evangelism, p. 98 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Feb 29 06:07:36 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:07:36 -0500 Subject: Thought for February 29 Message-ID: <000301c87adc$75dd72a0$619857e0$@org> Diverse in mind, in ideas, one subject is to bind heart to heart--the conversion of souls to the truth, which draws all to the cross. Evangelism, p. 99 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Mar 1 07:33:46 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:33:46 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 1 Message-ID: <008301c87bb1$a4a258f0$ede70ad0$@org> As we begin active work for the multitudes in the cities, the enemy will work mightily to bring in confusion, hoping thus to break up the working forces. Some who are not thoroughly converted, are in constant danger of mistaking the suggestions of the enemy as the leadings of the Spirit of God. As the Lord has given us light, let us walk in the light. Evangelism, p. 100 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Mar 2 12:50:28 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 15:50:28 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 2 Message-ID: <000001c87ca7$0ce58450$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Every day Satan has his plans to carry out--certain lines that will hedge up the way of those who are witnesses for Jesus Christ. Now, unless the living, human agents for Jesus are humble, meek, and lowly of heart because they have learned of Jesus, they will just as surely fall under temptation as they live; for Satan is watching and artful and subtle, and the workers, if not prayerful, will be taken unawares. Evangelism, p. 101 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Mar 3 09:21:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:21:14 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 3 Message-ID: <002601c87d52$fd379e10$f7a6da30$@org> Men are needed who pray to God for wisdom, and who, under the guidance of God, can put new life into the old methods of labor and can invent new plans and new methods of awakening the interest of church members and reaching the men and women of the world. Evangelism, p. 105 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Mar 4 07:37:03 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:37:03 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 4 Message-ID: <001c01c87e0d$999bfa70$ccd3ef50$@org> Those who have been guilty of requiring so much labor of God's servants and burdening them with trials which belong to themselves to settle, will have to give account to God for all the time and means that have been spent to gratify themselves, thereby satisfying the enemy. Evangelism, p. 107 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Mar 5 10:24:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:24:09 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 5 Message-ID: <005801c87eee$1d1ec090$575c41b0$@org> A similar work should be done in many cities. The young people who go out to labor in these cities should be under the direction of experienced, consecrated leaders. Let the workers be provided with a good home, in which they may receive thorough training. Evangelism, pp. 108, 109 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Mar 6 14:20:04 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:20:04 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 6 Message-ID: <000101c87fd8$3bcea100$f7271eac@thompsondm90> There is a vast amount of rubbish brought forward by professed believers in Christ, which blocks up the way to the cross. Notwithstanding all this, there are some who are so deeply convicted that they will come through every discouragement, and will surmount every obstacle in order to gain the truth. But had the believers in the truth purified their minds by obeying it, had they felt the importance of knowledge and refinement of manners in Christ's work, where one soul has been saved there might have been twenty. Evangelism, p. 110 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Mar 7 04:30:02 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:30:02 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 7 Message-ID: <000001c8804f$02096140$0601a8c0@thompsondm90> When a special effort to win souls is put forth by laborers of experience in a community where our own people live, there rests upon every believer in that field a most solemn obligation to do all in his power to clear the King's highway, by putting away every sin that would hinder him from co-operating with God and with his brethren. Evangelism, p. 111 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Mar 8 05:35:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:35:14 -0500 Subject: Thought for March 8 Message-ID: <000301c88121$3fc8d790$bf5a86b0$@org> Let the older members be an example to those who have recently into the truth. I entreat those who have been long in the truth not to hurt the new converts by living irreligious lives. Lay aside all murmuring and do thorough work in your own hearts. Break up the fallow ground of your hearts and seek to know what you can do to advance the work. Evangelism, pp. 112, 113 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Mar 9 07:56:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:56:17 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 9 Message-ID: <000101c881f5$be674a30$ce0611ac@thompsondm90> Angels work harmoniously. Perfect order characterizes all their movements. The more closely we imitate the harmony and order of the angelic host, the more successful will be the efforts of these heavenly agents in our behalf. Evangelism, p. 114 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Mar 10 08:41:00 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:41:00 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 10 Message-ID: <000001c882c5$246b7750$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Angels work harmoniously. Perfect order characterizes all their movements. The more closely we imitate the harmony and order of the angelic host, the more successful will be the efforts of these heavenly agents in our behalf. Evangelism, p. 115 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Mar 11 14:24:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:24:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 11 Message-ID: <005701c883be$52fa2810$f8ee7830$@org> Motion is not necessarily life. We may go through all the forms and ceremonies of religion; but unless we are alive in Christ, our work is worthless. The Lord calls for living, working, believing Christians. Evangelism, p. 117 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Mar 12 10:51:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:51:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 12 Message-ID: <003701c88469$b9649b70$2c2dd250$@org> There will be those among us who will always want to control the work of God, to dictate even what movements shall be made when the work goes forward under the direction of the angel who joins the third angel in the message to be given to the world. God will use ways and means by which it will be seen that He is taking the reins in His own hands. The workers will be surprised by the simple means that He will use to bring about and perfect His work of righteousness. Evangelism, p. 18 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Mar 13 07:52:52 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:52:52 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 13 Message-ID: <003c01c88519$eb222820$c1667860$@org> In a special sense Seventh-day Adventists have been set in the world as watchmen and light-bearers. To them has been entrusted the last warning for a perishing world. On them is shining wonderful light from the Word of God. They have been given a work of the most solemn import,--the proclamation of the first, second, and third angels' messages. There is no other work of so great importance. They are to allow nothing else to absorb their attention. Evangelism, pp. 199, 120 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Mar 14 07:06:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:06:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 14 Message-ID: <000501c885dc$973ce970$3e0aa8c0@thompsondm90> We are under obligation to declare faithfully the whole counsel of God. We are not to make less prominent the special truths that have separated us from the world, and made us what we are; for they are fraught with eternal interests. God has given us light in regard to the things that are now taking place in the last remnant of time, and with pen and voice we are to proclaim the truth to the world, not in a tame, spiritless way, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power of God. Evangelism, p. 121 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Mar 15 11:46:54 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:46:54 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 15 Message-ID: <000001c886cc$f206a030$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> [Christ's] messages of mercy were varied to suit His audience. He knew "how to speak a word in season to him that is weary"; for grace was poured upon His lips, that He might convey to men in the most attractive way the treasures of truth. He had tact to meet the prejudiced minds, and surprise them with illustrations that won their attention. Through the imagination He reached the heart. His illustrations were taken from the things of daily life, and although they were simple, they had in them a wonderful depth of meaning. The birds of the air, the lilies of the field, the seed, the shepherd and the sheep,--with these objects Christ illustrated immortal truth; and ever afterward, when His hearers chanced to see these things of nature, they recalled His words. Christ's illustrations constantly repeated His lessons. Evangelism, p. 123 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Mar 16 12:19:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:19:31 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 16 Message-ID: <005001c8879a$aadaf9d0$0090ed70$@org> [Christ's] tender compassion fell with a touch of healing upon weary and troubled hearts. Even amid the turbulence of angry enemies He was surrounded with an atmosphere of peace. The beauty of His countenance, the loveliness of His character, above all, the love expressed in look and tone, drew to Him all who were not hardened in unbelief. Had it not been for the sweet, sympathetic spirit that shone out in every look and word, He would not have attracted the large congregations that He did. The afflicted ones who came to Him, felt that He linked His interest with theirs as a faithful and tender friend, and they desired to know more of the truths He taught. Heaven was brought near. They longed to abide in His presence, that the comfort of His love might be with them continually. Evangelism, p. 124 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Mar 17 06:17:39 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:17:39 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 17 Message-ID: <000a01c88831$563d92b0$02b8b810$@org> We are not to misrepresent what we profess to believe in order to gain favor. God despises misrepresentation and prevarication. He will not tolerate the man who says and does not. The best and noblest work is done by fair, honest dealing. Evangelism, p. 132 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Mar 18 06:00:00 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0400 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <000001c888f7$fc58d940$f50a8bc0$@org> Never bring the truth down to a low level in order to obtain converts, but seek to bring the sinful and corrupted up to the high standard of the law of God. Evangelism, p. 137 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Mar 19 07:18:39 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:18:39 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 19 Message-ID: <000001c889cc$24b90ca0$6e2b25e0$@org> We are not to encourage a spirit of enthusiasm that brings zeal for a while, but soon fades away, leaving discouragement and depression. We need the bread of life that comes down from heaven to give life to the soul. Study the Word of God. Do not be controlled by feeling. All who labor in the vineyard of the Lord must learn that feeling is not faith. To be always in a state of elevation is not required. But it is required that we have firm faith in the Word of God as the flesh and blood of Christ. Evangelism, p. 138 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Mar 20 14:48:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:48:55 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 20 Message-ID: <006b01c88ad4$3391eb80$9ab5c280$@org> We are to stand in this world as though there were all around us the purchase of the blood of Christ, and as though it depended very much upon our words, deportment, and manner of labor, whether these souls shall be saved or not. . . . It depends very much on the way we take hold to labor whether we shall have souls as the result of our efforts. Evangelism, p. 140 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Mar 21 04:06:41 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:06:41 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 21 Message-ID: <000001c88b43$a4e2dd20$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> We should not, upon entering a place, build up unnecessary barriers between us and other denominations, especially the Catholics, so that they think we are their avowed enemies. We should not create a prejudice in their minds unnecessarily, by making a raid upon them. There are many among the Catholics who live up to the light they have far better than many who claim to believe present truth, and God will just as surely test and prove them as He has tested and proved us. Evangelism, p. 144 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Mar 22 06:53:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:53:01 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 22 Message-ID: <000301c88c24$0c6d4c60$2547e520$@org> The prayers offered in public should be short and to the point. God does not require us to make the season of worship tedious by lengthy petitions. . . .A few minutes is long enough for any ordinary public petition. Evangelism, p. 146 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Mar 23 09:31:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:31:32 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 23 Message-ID: <000001c88d03$5b57fb10$1207f130$@org> Let not your efforts be to follow the world's way but to follow God's way. Outward display will not do the work the Lord desires to have done to arouse the higher classes to a conviction that they have heard the truth. Do not divest the truth of its dignity and impressiveness by preliminaries that are more after the order of the world than after the order of heaven. Evangelism, p. 148 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Mar 24 06:44:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:44:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 24 Message-ID: <000001c88db5$453fb860$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> Those who stand before the people as teachers of truth are to grapple with great themes. They are not to occupy precious time in talking of trivial subjects. Let them study the Word, and preach the Word. Let the Word be in their hands as a sharp, two-edged sword. Let it testify to past truths and show what is to be in the future. Evangelism, p. 151 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Mar 25 05:51:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:51:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 25 Message-ID: <000001c88e76$eb964c80$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Come close to the people; get into the families when you can; do not wait for the people to hunt up the shepherd. Evangelism, p. 158 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Mar 26 07:27:16 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:27:16 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 26 Message-ID: <000001c88f4d$7f652d10$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The truth must be published far more extensively than it yet has been. It must be defined in clear, sharp lines before the people. It must be presented in short but conclusive arguments, and plans must be laid that at every meeting where the truth has been set before the people, it may be followed by the distribution of tracts and pamphlets. At the present time it may be found necessary to give these away, but they will be a power for good, and nothing will be lost. Evangelism, p. 159 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Mar 27 14:43:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:43:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 27 Message-ID: <000901c89053$aca5a000$05f0e000$@org> The press is a powerful means to move the minds and hearts of the people. The men of this world seize the press, and make the most of every opportunity to get poisonous literature before the people. If men, under the influence of the spirit of the world and of Satan, are earnest to circulate books, tracts, and papers of a corrupting nature, you should be more earnest to get reading matter of an elevating and saving character before the people. Evangelism, pp. 160, 161. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Mar 28 07:21:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:21:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 28 Message-ID: <001801c890df$08d47ff0$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> In the presentation of unpopular truth, which involves a heavy cross, preachers should be careful that every word is as God would have it. Their words should never cut. They should present the truth in humility, with the deepest love for souls, and an earnest desire for their salvation, and let the truth cut. Evangelism, p. 162 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Mar 29 07:37:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:37:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 29 Message-ID: <000001c891aa$7c623d60$6c05a8c0@thompsondm90> The best way to deal with error is to present the truth, and leave wild ideas to die for want of notice. Evangelism, p. 166. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Mar 30 17:01:38 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:01:38 -0400 Subject: Thought for March30 Message-ID: <000601c892c2$653a9d30$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> There is a living power in truth, and the Holy Spirit is the agent that opens human minds to the truth. Evangelism, p. 169 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Mar 31 06:15:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:15:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for March 31 Message-ID: <000001c89331$5de3f440$19abdcc0$@org> It is not excitement we wish to create, but deep, earnest consideration, that those who hear shall do solid work, real, sound, genuine work that will be enduring as eternity. We hunger not for excitement, for the sensational; the less we have of this, the better. The calm, earnest reasoning from the Scriptures is precious and fruitful. Here is the secret of success, in preaching a living personal Saviour in so simple and earnest a manner that the people may be able to lay hold by faith of the power of the Word of life. Evangelsim, p. 170 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Apr 1 11:19:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:19:17 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 1 Message-ID: <001f01c89424$e6977c00$b3c67400$@org> In Christ's teaching there is no long, far-fetched, complicated reasoning. He comes right to the point. In His ministry He read every heart as an open book, and from the inexhaustible store of His treasure house He drew things both new and old to illustrate and enforce His teachings. He touched the heart, and awakened the sympathies. Evangelism, p. 171 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Apr 2 06:49:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:49:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 2 Message-ID: <000001c894c8$5b8322f0$128968d0$@org> Our Redeemer is the center of all our faith and hope. Those who can present His matchless love, and inspire hearts to give Him their best and holiest affections, are doing work that is great and holy. Evangelism, p. 172 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Apr 3 16:53:12 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:53:12 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 3 Message-ID: <2803F1AC29785F45A09A2032579BE78E2059DE@mail.spencerville.org> Our work is not to make a raid on the Government but to prepare a people to stand in the great day of the Lord. The fewer attacks we make on authorities and powers, the more work will we do for God. Evangelism, p. 173 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Apr 4 13:02:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:02:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 4 Message-ID: <2803F1AC29785F45A09A2032579BE78E205A25@mail.spencerville.org> Uplift those who are cast down. Treat of calamities as disguised blessings, of woes as mercies. Work in a way that will cause hope to spring up in the place of despair. Evangelism, p. 180 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Apr 5 09:09:02 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:02 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 5 Message-ID: <2803F1AC29785F45A09A2032579BE78E205A2B@mail.spencerville.org> The minister may make a high range into the heavens, by poetical descriptions and fanciful presentations which please the senses and feed the imagination, but which do not touch the common life experience, the daily necessities; bringing home to the heart the very truths which are of vital interest. The immediate requirements, the present trials, need present help and strength--the faith that works by love and purifies the soul, not words which have no real influence upon the living daily walk in practical Christianity. Evangelism, p. 182 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Apr 6 16:23:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 19:23:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 6 Message-ID: <2803F1AC29785F45A09A2032579BE78E205A2F@mail.spencerville.org> Let the mind dwell upon the great work of redemption, the soon coming of Christ, and the commandments of God; and it will be found that there is enough food for thought in these subjects to take up the entire attention. Evangelism, p. 183 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Apr 7 08:34:05 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:05 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 7 Message-ID: <000001c898c4$d0f63ef0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The sinner must ever look toward Calvary; and with the simple faith of a little child, he must rest in the merits of Christ, accepting His righteousness and believing in His mercy. Laborers in the cause of truth should present the righteousness of Christ. Evangelism, p. 185 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Apr 8 07:01:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:01:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 8 Message-ID: <003701c89981$07b2fa20$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Bear with a certain voice an affirmative message. Lift Him up, the Man of Calvary, higher and still higher. There is power in the exaltation of the cross of Christ. Evangelism, p. 187 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Apr 9 07:31:30 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:31:30 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 9 Message-ID: <002601c89a4e$698d65a0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Teach the simple lessons given by Christ. Tell the story of His life of self-denial and sacrifice, His humiliation and death, His resurrection and ascension, His intercession for sinners in the courts above. In every congregation there are souls upon whom the Spirit of the Lord is moving. Help them to understand what is truth; break the bread of life to them; call their attention to vital questions. Evangelism, pp. 188, 189 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Apr 10 05:38:12 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:38:12 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 10 Message-ID: <002501c89b07$bf662d40$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Many voices are advocating error; let your voice advocate truth. Evangelism, p. 189. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Apr 11 04:26:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:26:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 11 Message-ID: <000801c89bc6$e80d1320$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. Evangelism, p. 190 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Apr 12 12:22:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:22:09 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 12 Message-ID: <000001c89cd2$81eeb870$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> For years the church has been looking to man, and expecting much from man, but not looking to Jesus, in whom our hopes of eternal life are centered. Therefore God gave to His servants a testimony that presented the truth as it is in Jesus, which is the third angel's message, in clear, distinct lines. Evangelism, p. 191 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Apr 13 13:36:33 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:36:33 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 13 Message-ID: <000001c89da6$10c7a330$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The plan of salvation is not understood to be that through which divine power is brought to man in order that his human effort may be wholly successful. . . . Without the transforming process which can come alone through divine power, the original propensities to sin are left in the heart in all their strength, to forge new chains, to impose a slavery that can never be broken by human power. Evangelism, p. 192 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Apr 14 05:28:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:28:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 14 Message-ID: <000401c89e2b$0f8c89b0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> God would draw minds from the conviction of logic to a conviction deeper, purer, and more glorious. Often human logic has nearly quenched the light that God would have shine forth in clear rays to convince men that the Lord of nature is worthy of all praise and glory, because He is the Creator of all things. Evangelism, p. 193 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Apr 15 04:58:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:58:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 15 Message-ID: <000001c89ef0$02c147a0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Today the signs of the times declare that we are standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. Everything in our world is in agitation. Before our eyes is fulfilling the Saviour's prophecy of the events to precede His coming: "Ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars. . . . Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places." Evangelism, p. 194 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Apr 16 12:03:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:03:09 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 16 Message-ID: <009a01c89ff4$842f5430$8c8dfc90$@org> The perils of the last days are upon us, and in our work we are to warn the people of the danger they are in. Let not the solemn scenes which prophecy has revealed, be left untouched. If our people were half awake, if they realized the nearness of the events portrayed in the Revelation, a reformation would be wrought in our churches, and many more would believe the message. Evangelism, p. 195 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Apr 17 13:40:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:40:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 17 Message-ID: <008101c8a0cb$4bcfe460$e36fad20$@org> Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of Seventh-day Adventists. Evangelism, p. 196 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Apr 18 04:32:16 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:32:16 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 18 Message-ID: <000001c8a147$dbd9c090$938d41b0$@org> The vision that Christ presented to John, presenting the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, is to be definitely proclaimed to all nations, people, and tongues. The churches, represented by Babylon, are represented as having fallen from their spiritual state to become a persecuting power against those who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Evangelism, p. 197 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Apr 19 05:47:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:47:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 19 Message-ID: <000001c8a21b$81e60010$85b20030$@org> Increased light will shine upon all the grand truths of prophecy, and they will be seen in freshness and brilliancy, because the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness will illuminate the whole. Do we believe that we are coming to the crisis, that we are living in the very last scenes of the earth's history? Will we now awaken and do the work which this time calls for, or will we wait till the things which I have presented come upon us? Evangelism, p. 198 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Apr 20 06:34:45 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:34:45 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 20 Message-ID: <000001c8a2eb$4ca623f0$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> The Lord wants all to understand His providential dealings now, just now, in the time in which we live. There must be no long discussions, presenting new theories in regard to the prophecies which God has already made plain. Now the great work from which the mind should not be diverted is the consideration of our personal safety in the sight of God. Are our feet on the rock of ages? Are we hiding ourselves in our only refuge? The storm is coming, relentless in its fury. Are we prepared to meet it? Are we one with Christ as He is one with the Father? Are we heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ? Are we working in copartnership with Christ? Evangelism, p. 199 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Apr 21 07:55:43 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:55:43 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 21 Message-ID: <000f01c8a3bf$c742bd60$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Many souls are hungering for the bread of life. Their cry is, "Give me bread; do not give me a stone. It is bread that I want." Feed these perishing, starving souls. Evangelism, p. 200 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Apr 22 14:01:27 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:01:27 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 22 Message-ID: <002b01c8a4bc$0a46fb10$1ed4f130$@org> Those who have been educated in the truth by precept and example should make great allowance for others who have had no knowledge of the Scriptures except through the interpretations given by ministers and church members, and who have received traditions and fables as Bible truth. They are surprised by the presentation of truth; it is as a new revelation to them, and they cannot bear to have all the truth, in its most striking character, presented to them at the outset. All is new and strange and wholly unlike that which they have heard from their ministers, and they are inclined to believe what the ministers have told them, that Seventh-day Adventists are infidels and do not believe the Bible. Let the truth be presented as it is in Jesus, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, and there a little. Evangelism, p. 201 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080422/908b92c2/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Apr 23 05:33:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:33:15 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 23 Message-ID: <000001c8a53e$3477a1f0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Dwell not on the negative points of questions that arise, but gather to your minds affirmative truths, and fasten them there by much study and earnest prayer and heart consecration. Keep your lamps trimmed and burning; and let bright rays shine forth, that men, beholding your good works, may be led to glorify your Father which is in heaven. Evangelism, p. 202 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Apr 24 03:42:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:42:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 24 Message-ID: <000701c8a5f7$e1d70750$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The use of charts is most effective in explaining the prophecies relating to the past, the present, and the future. But we are to make our work as simple and inexpensive as possible. The truth is to be explained in simplicity. In no case are we to follow the example of outward display set by the world. Evangelism, pp. 203, 204 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Apr 25 07:50:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:50:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 25 Message-ID: <000901c8a6e3$b6170c90$4b01a8c0@thompsondm90> Ministers are not to preach men's opinions, not to relate anecdotes, get up theatrical performances, not to exhibit self; but as though they were in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, they are to preach the Word. Let them not bring levity into the work of the ministry, but let them preach the Word in a manner that will leave a most solemn impression upon those who hear. Evangelism, p. 207 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Apr 26 16:57:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:57:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 26 Message-ID: <000001c8a7f9$44f91910$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> There are men who stand in the pulpits as shepherds, professing to feed the flock, while the sheep are starving for the bread of life. There are long-drawn-out discourses, largely made up of the relation of anecdotes; but the hearts of the hearers are not touched. Evangelism, p. 209 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Apr 27 08:35:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:35:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 27 Message-ID: <000001c8a87c$4e885df0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> God is offended when His representatives descend to the use of cheap, trifling words. The cause of truth is dishonored. Men judge of the whole ministry by the man whom they hear, and the enemies of the truth will make the most of his errors. Evangelism, p. 210 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Apr 28 07:07:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:07:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 28 Message-ID: <000401c8a939$30d8e550$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The messages of truth are to be kept entirely free from cheap, common words of human devising. Thus forcible impressions will be made upon hearts. Let not our ministers cherish the idea that they must bring forth something new and strange, or that cheap, common expressions will give them influence. Ministers are to be the mouthpiece of God, and they must eradicate from their speech every expression that is cheap or common. Let them be careful lest by attempting during their discourse to cause laughter, they dishonor God. Evangelism, p. 211 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Apr 29 08:43:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:43:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 29 Message-ID: <000101c8aa0f$c0dd7770$f7271eac@thompsondm90> God has a special work for the men of experience to do. They are to guard the cause of God. They are to see that the work of God is not committed to men who feel it their privilege to move out on their own independent judgment, to preach whatever they please, and to be responsible to no one for their instructions or work. Let this spirit of self-sufficiency once rule in our midst, and there will be no harmony of action, no unity of spirit, no safety for the work, and no healthful growth in the cause. There will be false teachers, evil workers who will, by insinuating error, draw away souls from the truth. Christ prayed that His followers might be one as He and the Father were one. Those who desire to see this prayer answered, should seek to discourage the slightest tendency to division, and try to keep the spirit of unity and love among brethren. Evangelism, p. 212, 213 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Apr 30 13:50:39 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:50:39 -0400 Subject: Thought for April 30 Message-ID: <000301c8ab03$dac31a10$90494e30$@org> Let those who are tempted to indulge in fanciful, imaginary doctrines sink the shaft deep into the mines of heavenly truth, and secure the riches which mean life eternal to the receiver. Precious treasure will be secured by those who study God's Word with earnestness, for heavenly angels will direct the search. Evangelism, pp. 214, 215 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu May 1 06:41:25 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 09:41:25 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 1 Message-ID: When men begin to weave in the human threads to compose the pattern of the web, the Lord is in no hurry. He waits until men shall lay down their own human inventions and will accept the Lord's way and the Lord's will. Evangelism, p. 215 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri May 2 17:30:30 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 20:30:30 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 2 Message-ID: <000601c8acb4$e5e1cb50$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> We are living in the close of this earth's history. . . . Prophecy is fulfilling. Soon Christ will come with power and great glory. We have no time to lose. Let the message sound forth in earnest words of warning. Evangelism, p. 217 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat May 3 06:10:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 09:10:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 3 Message-ID: <000001c8ad1f$21c243b0$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> The voice of the true watchman needs now to be heard all along the line, "The morning cometh, and also the night." The trumpet must give a certain sound, for we are in the great day of the Lord's preparation. Evangelism, p. 218 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun May 4 03:06:52 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 06:06:52 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 4 Message-ID: <000301c8adce$93c971e0$bb5c55a0$@org> Living power must attend the message of Christ's second appearing. We must not rest until we see many souls converted to the blessed hope of the Lord's return. In the days of the apostles the message that they bore wrought a real work, turning souls from idols to serve the living God. Evangelism, p. 219 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon May 5 04:46:28 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 07:46:28 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 5 Message-ID: <000001c8aea5$a8fcdd40$faf697c0$@org> An understanding of the hope of Christ's second coming is the key that unlocks all the history that follows, and explains all the future lessons. Evangelism, p. 220 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue May 6 16:54:07 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 19:54:07 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 6 Message-ID: <000301c8afd4$79398740$6bac95c0$@org> The correct understanding of the ministration in the heavenly sanctuary is the foundation of our faith. Evangelism, p. 221 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed May 7 06:06:03 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:06:03 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 7 Message-ID: <000001c8b043$1f799be0$5e6cd3a0$@org> The subject of the sanctuary was the key which unlocked the mystery of the disappointment of 1844. It opened to view a complete system of truth, connected and harmonious, showing that God's hand had directed the great advent movement, and revealing present duty as it brought to light the position and work of His people. Evangelism, p. 222 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu May 8 06:46:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:46:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 8 Message-ID: <001101c8b111$ea6f4420$bf4dcc60$@org> While Christ is cleansing the sanctuary, the worshipers on earth should carefully review their life, and compare their character with the standard of righteousness. Evangelism, p. 223 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri May 9 14:08:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:08:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 9 Message-ID: <000001c8b218$d0084020$7018c060$@org> In the future, deception of every kind is to arise, and we want solid ground for our feet. We want solid pillars for the building. Not one pin is to be removed from that which the Lord has established. The enemy will bring in false theories, such as the doctrine that there is no sanctuary. This is one of the points on which there will be a departing from the faith. Where shall we find safety unless it be in the truths that the Lord has been giving for the last fifty years? Evangelism, p. 224 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat May 10 06:02:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:02:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 10 Message-ID: <000001c8b29e$2d050620$870f1260$@org> The last message of warning to the world is to lead men to see the importance that God attaches to His law. Evangelism, p. 225 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun May 11 16:24:56 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:24:56 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 11 Message-ID: <001701c8b3be$3ac227e0$b04677a0$@org> I am instructed to say, Gather from the Scriptures the proofs that God has sanctified the seventh day, and let these proofs be read before the congregation. Let those who have not heard the truth be shown that all who turn aside from a plain "Thus saith the Lord," must suffer the result of their course. In all ages the Sabbath has been the test of loyalty to God. Evangelism, p. 226 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon May 12 12:26:57 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:26:57 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 12 Message-ID: <003e01c8b466$25284880$f7271eac@thompsondm90> You should not feel it your duty to introduce arguments upon the Sabbath question as you meet the people. If persons mention the subject, tell them that this is not your burden now. But when they surrender heart and mind and will to God, they are then prepared candidly to weigh evidence in regard to these solemn, testing truths. Evangelism, p. 228 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue May 13 05:37:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:37:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 13 Message-ID: <000901c8b4f6$22fd28b0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> When persons who are under conviction are not brought to make a decision at the earliest period possible, there is danger that the conviction will gradually wear away. Evangelism, p. 229 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed May 14 03:57:27 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 06:57:27 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 14 Message-ID: <000001c8b5b1$4d112ff0$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> The law and the gospel, revealed in the Word, are to be preached to the people; for the law and the gospel, blended, will convict of sin. Evangelism, p. 231 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu May 15 09:55:20 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:55:20 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 15 Message-ID: <006801c8b6ac$76931540$63b93fc0$@org> If we would have the spirit and power of the third angel's message, we must present the law and the gospel together, for they go hand in hand. Evangelism, p. 232 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri May 16 10:57:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:57:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 16 Message-ID: <002601c8b77e$42d162c0$c8742840$@org> When Sunday observance shall be enforced by law, and the world shall be enlightened concerning the obligation of the true Sabbath, then whoever shall transgress the command of God, to obey a precept which has no higher authority than that of Rome, will thereby honor popery above God. He is paying homage to Rome, and to the power which enforces the institution ordained by Rome. He is worshiping the beast and his image. As men then reject the institution which God has declared to be the sign of His authority, and honor in its stead that which Rome has chosen as the token of her supremacy, they will thereby accept the sign of allegiance to Rome,--"the mark of the beast." And it is not until the issue is thus plainly set before the people, and they are brought to choose between the commandments of God and the commandments of men, that those who continue in transgression will receive "the mark of the beast." Evangelism, p. 233, 234 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat May 17 05:55:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:55:31 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 17 Message-ID: <000301c8b81d$4aa26c20$dfe74460$@org> God has given men the Sabbath as a sign between Him and them, as a test of their loyalty. Evangelism, p. 235 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun May 18 18:59:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 21:59:55 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 18 Message-ID: <000901c8b954$09703880$1c50a980$@org> Live up to every ray of light that you have received. Your eternal interests are involved here, and that is why I say, "Cherish every ray of light." On your knees ask Christ to impress your heart by His Holy Spirit, and turn not away from His law. Evangelism, p. 243 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon May 19 06:48:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:48:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 19 Message-ID: <000d01c8b9b7$03dc92c0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> There is need of a Sabbath reform among us, who profess to observe God's holy rest day. Some discuss their business matters and lay plans on the Sabbath, and God looks upon this in the same light as though they engaged in the actual transaction of business. Evangelism, p. 245 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue May 20 05:10:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 08:10:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 20 Message-ID: <000601c8ba72$860d0f20$92272d60$@org> We are in constant need of wisdom to know when to speak and when to keep silent. But there is always perfect safety in talking of the hope of eternal life. And when the heart is all melted and subdued by the love of Jesus, the inquiry will be, "Lord, what must I do to be saved?" Evangelism, p. 248 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed May 21 06:01:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 09:01:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 21 Message-ID: <000001c8bb42$bdb5c0e0$392142a0$@org> Unless we are rooted and grounded in the truth, we shall be swept away by Satan's delusive snares. We must cling to our Bibles. If Satan can make you believe that there are things in the Word of God that are not inspired, he will then be prepared to ensnare your soul. We shall have no assurance, no certainty, at the very time we need to know what is truth. Evangelism, p. 249 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu May 22 05:45:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 08:45:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 22 Message-ID: <000301c8bc09$bbb618e0$33224aa0$@org> He who becomes a child of God should henceforth look upon himself as a link in the chain let down to save the world, one with Christ in His plan of mercy, going forth with Him to seek and save the lost. Evangelism, p. 250 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri May 23 11:00:06 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00:06 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 22 Message-ID: <001501c8bcfe$d67c6210$300aa8c0@thompsondm90> He who becomes a child of God should henceforth look upon himself as a link in the chain let down to save the world, one with Christ in His plan of mercy, going forth with Him to seek and save the lost. Evangelism, p. 250 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat May 24 07:37:54 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:37:54 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 24 Message-ID: <000001c8bdab$c15fd6c0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Our heavenly Father bestows gifts and solicits a portion back, that He may test us whether we are worthy to have the gift of everlasting life. Evangelism, p. 251 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun May 25 14:39:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 17:39:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 25 Message-ID: <000001c8beaf$c4014170$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Should means flow into the treasury exactly according to God's plan, --a tenth of all the increase,--there would be abundance to carry forward His work. Evangelism, p. 252 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon May 26 05:31:06 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 08:31:06 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 26 Message-ID: <002101c8bf2c$616d04e0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> We see the churches of our day encouraging feasting, gluttony, and dissipation, by the suppers, fairs, dances, and festivals gotten up for the purpose of gathering means into the church treasury. Here is a method invented by carnal minds to secure means without sacrificing. . . . Let us stand clear of all these church corruptions, dissipations, and festivals, which have a demoralizing influence upon young and old. Evangelism, p. 253 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue May 27 19:59:23 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 22:59:23 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 27 Message-ID: <000001c8c06e$d6b23d40$8416b7c0$@org> There is a yet deeper significance to the golden rule. Everyone who has been made a steward of the manifold grace of God, is called upon to impart to souls in ignorance and darkness, even as, were he in their place, he would desire them to impart to him. Evangelism, p. 255 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed May 28 12:46:10 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:46:10 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 28 Message-ID: <000001c8c0fb$7b4bf940$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The testimonies of Sister White should not be carried to the front. God's Word is the unerring standard. The Testimonies are not to take the place of the Word. Great care should be exercised by all believers to advance these questions carefully, and always stop when you have said enough. Let all prove their positions from the Scriptures and substantiate every point they claim as truth from the revealed Word of God. Evangelism, p. 256 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu May 29 14:55:47 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 17:55:47 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 29 Message-ID: <000001c8c1d6$c1952bc0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The ministers (non-S.D.A.) are opening up their tirade, and against Mrs. White in particular. But this is only hurting themselves. . . . I am placing Desire of Ages, Great Controversy, Patriarchs and Prophets, and Christ Our Saviour in families; so while the ministers are working against me, I will speak in my writings to the people. I believe souls will be converted to the truth. We are now turning them to the law and to the testimonies. If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Evangelism, p. 259, 260 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri May 30 05:03:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 08:03:53 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 30 Message-ID: <000501c8c24d$3b8484f0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Those who live in the last days of this earth's history need to be fully established in the principles of health reform. Evangelism, p. 262 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat May 31 05:27:20 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:27:20 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 31 Message-ID: <008c01c8c319$ad0d7c40$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The work of health reform is the Lord's means for lessening suffering in our world and for purifying His church. Evangelism, p. 263 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jun 1 05:57:39 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 08:57:39 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 1 Message-ID: <000001c8c3e7$1307f750$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Men and women have many habits that are antagonistic to the principles of the Bible. The victims of strong drink and tobacco are corrupted, body, soul, and spirit. Such ones should not be received into the church until they give evidence that they are truly converted, that they feel the need of the faith that works by love and purifies the soul. Evangelism, p. 264 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 2 14:17:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:17:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 2 Message-ID: <000401c8c4f6$231a8a80$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Those who are not health reformers treat themselves unfairly and unwisely. By the indulgence of appetite they do themselves fearful injury. Some may think that the question of diet is not important enough to be included in the question of religion. But such make a great mistake. God's Word declares, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." The subject of temperance, in all its bearings, has an important place in the working out of our salvation. Because of wrong habits of eating, the world is becoming more and more immoral. Evangelism, p. 265 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jun 3 08:06:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:06:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 3 Message-ID: <000101c8c58b$61690e20$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The indulgence of unnatural appetite, whether for tea, coffee, tobacco, or liquor, is intemperance, and is at war with the laws of life and health. Evangelism, p. 266 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jun 4 13:01:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 16:01:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 4 Message-ID: <000001c8c67d$cc899740$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The principles of the Christian life should be made plain to those who have newly come to the truth. Faithful, Christian men and women should have an intense interest to bring the convicted soul to a correct knowledge of righteousness in Christ Jesus. Evangelism, p. 268 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jun 5 07:42:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:42:53 -0400 Subject: Thought for May 5 Message-ID: <000001c8c71a$70857250$0202fea9@thompsondm90> All who study the life of Christ and practice His teachings will become like Christ. Their influence will be like His. They will reveal soundness of character. As they walk in the humble path of obedience, doing the will of God, they exert an influence that tells for the advancement of the cause of God and the healthful purity of His work. In these thoroughly converted souls the world is to have a witness to the sanctifying power of truth upon the human character. Evangelism, p. 269 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jun 6 07:02:03 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:02:03 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 6 Message-ID: <000301c8c7dd$e6dcf7c0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Conformity to the world is a sin which is sapping the spirituality of our people, and seriously with their usefulness. It is idle to proclaim the warning message to the world, while we deny it in the transactions of daily life. Evangelism, pp. 271, 272 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jun 7 12:24:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:24:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 7 Message-ID: <000001c8c8d4$2e054b60$0202fea9@thompsondm90> Our sisters should clothe themselves with modest apparel. They should dress with simplicity. Your hats and dresses need not the extra trimmings that are put upon them. You are to be clothed with modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety. Give to the world a living illustration of the inward adorning of the grace of God. Let our sisters dress plainly, as many do, having the dress of good material, durable, modest, appropriate for this age, and let not the dress question fill the mind. Evangelism, p. 273 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jun 8 11:51:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:51:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 8 Message-ID: <000701c8c998$9e057970$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> In the early days of the advent movement, when our numbers were few, the celebration of the ordinances was made a most profitable occasion. On the Friday before, every church member endeavored to clear away everything that would tend to separate him from his brethren and from God. Hearts were closely searched; prayers for a divine revelation of hidden sin were earnestly offered; confessions of overreaching in trade, of ill-advised words hastily spoken, of sins cherished, were made. The Lord came near, and we were greatly strengthened and encouraged. Evangelism, p. 274 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 9 08:37:50 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 11:37:50 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 9 Message-ID: <003c01c8ca46$c7ce0bb0$576a2310$@org> In the place of the national festival which the Jewish people had observed, He instituted a memorial service, the ordinance of feet washing and the sacramental supper, to be observed through all time by His followers in every country. These should ever repeat Christ's act, that all may see that true service calls for unselfish ministry. Evangelism, pp. 275, 276. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080609/8ac6a696/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jun 10 07:39:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:39:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 10 Message-ID: <001501c8cb07$c5599090$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Christ's example forbids exclusiveness at the Lord's supper. It is true that open sin excludes the guilty. This the Holy Spirit plainly teaches. But beyond this none are to pass judgment. God has not left it with men to say who shall present themselves on these occasions. For who can read the heart? Who can distinguish the tares from the wheat? Evangelism, p. 277 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jun 11 06:42:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:42:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 11 Message-ID: <000001c8cbc9$01e132e0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> He who in his preaching makes eloquence his highest aim, causes the people to forget the truth that is mingled with his oratory. When the emotion has passed away, it will be found that the Word of God has not been fastened upon the mind, nor have the hearers gained in understanding. Evangelism, p. 279 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jun 12 15:20:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:20:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 12 Message-ID: <001001c8ccda$97976f40$f7271eac@thompsondm90> In every discourse fervent appeals should be made to the people to forsake their sins and turn to Christ. Evangelism, p. 180 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jun 13 06:33:10 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:33:10 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 13 Message-ID: <000301c8cd5a$1dcf3a50$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> When conviction is disregarded, when evidence is rejected, men are forced to take a position of active opposition and stubborn resistance. Evangelism, p. 282 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jun 14 05:36:16 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:36:16 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 14 Message-ID: <000c01c8ce1b$3e0987f0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> It is the work of the Holy Spirit to convince the soul of its need of Christ. Evangelism, p. 283 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jun 15 09:49:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:49:32 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 15 Message-ID: <000c01c8cf07$c99253f0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The work of grace upon the heart is not an instantaneous work. It is effected by continuous, daily watching and believing the promises of God. The repentant, believing one, who cherishes faith and earnestly desires the renewing grace of Christ, God will not turn away empty. He will give him grace. And ministering angels will aid him as he perseveres in his efforts to advance. Evangelism, p. 287 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 16 08:03:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:03:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 16 Message-ID: <001201c8cfc2$1eb19a20$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Though we cannot see the Spirit of God, we know that men who have been dead in trespasses and sins, become convicted and converted under its operations. The thoughtless and wayward become serious. The hardened repent of their sins, and the faithless believe. The gambler, the drunkard, the licentious, become steady, sober, and pure. The rebellious and obstinate become meek and Christlike. When we see these changes in the character, we may be assured that the converting power of God has transformed the entire man. Evangelism, p. 288 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jun 17 08:23:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:23:01 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 17 Message-ID: <000001c8d08e$09d90490$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The conversion of the human soul is of no little consequence. It is the greatest miracle performed by divine power. Actual results are to be reached through a belief in Christ as a personal Saviour. Purified by obedience to the law of God, sanctified by a perfect observance of His holy Sabbath, trusting, believing, patiently waiting, and earnestly working out our own salvation with fear and trembling, we shall learn that it is God that worketh in us to will and to do of His good pleasure. Evangelism, pp. 290, 291 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jun 18 11:45:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:45:14 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 18 Message-ID: <000801c8d173$7345d620$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The conversion of souls to God is the greatest work, the highest work, in which human beings can have a part. In the conversion of souls God's forbearance, His unbounded love, His holiness, His power, are revealed. Every true conversion glorifies Him, and causes the angels to break forth into singing. Evangelism, p. 292 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jun 19 09:24:05 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:24:05 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 19 Message-ID: <000001c8d228$e53cf000$f7271eac@thompsondm90> With one hand the workers would take hold of Christ, while with the other they would grasp sinners and draw them to the Saviour. Evangelism, p. 293 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jun 20 06:08:45 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:08:45 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 20 Message-ID: <002201c8d2d6$c67882c0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> It is the Holy Spirit that makes the truth impressive. Evangelism, p. 299 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jun 21 13:49:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:49:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 21 Message-ID: <000c01c8d3e0$46ae6b30$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Those who introduce the leaven of truth amid the mass of false theories and doctrines may expect opposition. Satan's batteries will be opened upon those who advocate the truth, and the standard bearers must expect to meet many sneers, and much reviling that is hard to bear. Evangelism, p. 301 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jun 22 08:37:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:37:24 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 22 Message-ID: <001a01c8d47d$dec17500$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Love must be the prevailing element in all our work. In the representation of others who do not believe as we do, every speaker must guard against making statements that will appear severe and like judging. Present the truth, and let the truth, the Holy Spirit of God, act as a reprover, as a judge; but let not your words bruise and wound the soul. Evangelism, p. 302 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 23 07:37:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:37:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 23 Message-ID: <000001c8d53e$b03178e0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Let not one rasping word be spoken. Let all sharp speeches that you are disposed to make, be kept to your individual self. Be as true as steel to principle, wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. If your words are not to hurt anyone, you will have to speak only the words that you are sure will not be harsh and cold and severe. . . . Of all the people in the world, reformers should be the most unselfish, the kindest, the most courteous, learning Christ's ways and words and works. Evangelism, p. 303 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 23 07:36:03 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:36:03 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 23 Message-ID: <000101c8d53e$7780d680$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Let not one rasping word be spoken. Let all sharp speeches that you are disposed to make, be kept to your individual self. Be as true as steel to principle, wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. If your words are not to hurt anyone, you will have to speak only the words that you are sure will not be harsh and cold and severe. . . . Of all the people in the world, reformers should be the most unselfish, the kindest, the most courteous, learning Christ's ways and words and works. Evangelism, p. 303 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jun 24 10:36:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:36:09 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 24 Message-ID: <000001c8d620$ca7f0a40$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> Satan is fruitful in bringing up devices to evade the truth. But I call upon you to believe the words I speak today. Truth of heavenly origin is confronting Satan's falsehoods, and this truth will prevail. . . . Opposition and resistance only serve to bring out truth in new, distinct lines. The more truth is spoken against, the brighter it will shine. Evangelism, p. 305 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jun 25 06:36:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:36:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 25 Message-ID: <000001c8d6c8$80d49d80$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> In the advocacy of truth the bitterest opponents should be treated with respect and deference. Some will not respond to our efforts, but will make light of the gospel invitation. Others, even those whom we suppose to have passed the boundary of God's mercy, will be won to Christ. The very last work in the controversy may be the enlightenment of those who have not rejected light and evidence, but who have been in midnight darkness, and have in ignorance worked against the truth. Therefore treat every man as honest. Speak no word, do no deed, that will confirm any in unbelief. Evangelism, p. 306 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jun 26 05:59:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:59:14 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 26 Message-ID: <000601c8d78c$705d5fe0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> All who enter upon the new life should understand, prior to their baptism, that the Lord requires the undivided affections. . . . The practicing of the truth is essential. The bearing of fruit testifies to the character of the tree. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit. The line of demarcation will be plain and distinct between those who love God and keep His commandments and those who love Him not and disregard His precepts. There is need of a thorough conversion to the truth. Evangelism, p. 308 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jun 27 05:49:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:49:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 27 Message-ID: <000601c8d854$37602740$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> The words of Scripture in regard to dress should be carefully considered. We need to understand that which the Lord of heaven appreciates in even the dressing of the body. Evangelism, p. 312 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jun 28 05:30:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:30:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 28 Message-ID: <000001c8d91a$bc539330$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> All who study the life of Christ and practice His teachings will become like Christ. Their influence will be like His. Evangelism, p. 313 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jun 29 19:06:25 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:06:25 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 29 Message-ID: <000001c8da55$e7211740$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> It is the grace of Christ that gives life to the soul. Apart from Christ, baptism, like any other service, is a worthless form. "He that believeth not the Son shall not see life." Evangelism, p. 318 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jun 30 03:38:49 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:38:49 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 30 Message-ID: <000301c8da9d$7c2d3fc0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Salvation... is a living union with Jesus Christ to be renewed in heart, doing the works of Christ in faith and labor of love, in patience, meekness, and hope. Every soul united to Christ will be a living missionary to all around him. Evangelism, p. 319 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jul 1 10:35:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:35:53 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 1 Message-ID: <000001c8dba0$ea0007e0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The love of God must be living in the heart of the teacher of the truth. His own heart must be imbued with that deep and fervent love which Christ possessed; then it will flow out to others. Evangelism, p. 320 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jul 2 15:16:47 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:16:47 -0400 Subject: Thought for June 2 Message-ID: <000001c8dc91$52439ab0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Unless those who receive the truth are thoroughly converted, unless there is a radical change in the life and character, unless the soul is riveted to the eternal Rock, they will not endure the test of trial. Evangelism, p. 322 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jul 3 06:59:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:59:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 3 Message-ID: <000001c8dd15$075127f0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> For years light has been given upon this point, showing the necessity of following up an interest that has been raised, and in no case leaving it until all have decided that lean toward the truth, and have experienced the conversion necessary for baptism, and united with some church, or formed one themselves. Evangelism, p. 324 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jul 4 13:29:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:29:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 4 Message-ID: <000001c8de14$bb3230c0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> The work that is done to the honor and glory of God will bear the seal of God. Christ will endorse the work of those who will do their best. And as they continue to do their best, they will increase in knowledge, and the character of their work will be improved. Evangelism, p. 329 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jul 5 05:50:54 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:50:54 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 5 Message-ID: <000901c8de9d$c3f9aa10$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> When in our work for God right methods are energetically followed, a harvest of souls will be gathered. Evangelism, p. 330 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jul 6 12:33:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:33:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 6 Message-ID: <001d01c8df9f$2a2d38e0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Every man who praises himself, brushes the luster from his best efforts. Evangelism, p. 331 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jul 7 06:17:29 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:17:29 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 7 Message-ID: <001901c8e033$cfa4ff30$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> A rich reward will be given to the true workers, who put all there is of them into the work. There is no greater bliss on this side of heaven than in winning souls to Christ. Joy fills the heart as the workers realize that this great miracle could never have been wrought by human agencies, but only through the One who loves souls ready to perish. The divine presence is close beside every true worker, making souls penitent. Thus the Christian brotherhood is formed. The worker and those worked for are touched with the love of Christ. Heart touches heart, and the blending of soul with soul is like the heavenly [dialog] between ministering angels. Evangelism, p. 333 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jul 8 09:45:47 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:45:47 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 8 Message-ID: <003a01c8e11a$12c1cff0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The characters we form will speak in the home life. If there is sweet accord in the home circle, the angels of God may minister in the home. If there is wise management at home, kindness, meekness, forbearance, combined with firm principles, then be assured that the husband is a house band; he binds the family together with holy cords and presents them to God, binding himself with them upon the altar of God. What a light shines forth from such a family! Evangelism, p. 342 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jul 10 06:19:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:19:26 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 9 Message-ID: <000001c8e28f$949320d0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> It is not a trait of the natural heart to be beneficent; men must be taught, giving them line upon line and precept upon precept, how to work and how to give after God's order. Evangelism, p. 344 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jul 10 06:22:29 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:22:29 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 10 Message-ID: <000201c8e290$01961480$f7271eac@thompsondm90> In Christ we are all members of one family. God is our Father, and He expects us to take an interest in the members of His household, not a casual interest, but a decided, continual interest. As branches of the parent vine, we derive nourishment from the same source, and by willing obedience, we become one with Christ. Evangelism, pp. 52, 53 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jul 11 06:29:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:29:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 11 Message-ID: <000c01c8e35a$29b4dda0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> In every human being, however fallen, He beheld a son of God, one who might be restored to the privilege of His divine relationship. Evangelism, p. 55 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jul 12 06:13:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:13:15 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 12 Message-ID: <000001c8e421$0c33e380$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Wherever there is a little company raised up, Satan is constantly trying to annoy and distract them. When one of the people turns away from his sins, do you suppose that he will let him alone? No, indeed. We want you to look well to the foundation of your hope. We want you to let your life and your actions testify of you that you are the children of God. Evangelism, pp. 357, 358 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jul 13 10:36:27 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:36:27 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 13 Message-ID: <000301c8e50e$fb286310$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> We shall all be severely tested. Persons who pretend to believe the truth will come to us and urge upon us erroneous doctrines, which will unsettle our faith in present truth if we pay heed to them. True religion alone will stand the test of the judgment. Evangelism, p. 359 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jul 14 06:27:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:27:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 14 Message-ID: <000001c8e5b5$5806efb0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The Christian is to be "rooted and grounded" in the truth, that he may stand firm against the temptations of the enemy. Evangelism, p. 361 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jul 15 05:23:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:23:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 15 Message-ID: <000601c8e675$9368f330$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Many know so little about their Bibles that they are unsettled in the faith. They remove the old landmarks, and fallacies and winds of doctrine blow them hither and thither. Evangelism, p. 362 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jul 16 14:46:51 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:46:51 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 16 Message-ID: <000001c8e78d$761064d0$62312e70$@org> The light given me has been very forcible that many would go out from us, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. The Lord desires that every soul who claims to believe the truth shall have an intelligent knowledge of what is truth. False prophets will arise and will deceive many. Everything is to be shaken that can be shaken. Evangelism, p. 363 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jul 17 14:14:08 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:14:08 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 17 Message-ID: <001801c8e852$0f138940$2d3a9bc0$@org> There is no safety, much less benefit, for our people in attending these popular holiness meetings; let us rather search the Scriptures with much carefulness and earnest prayer, that we may understand the ground of our faith. Then we shall not be tempted to mingle with those who, while making high claims, are in opposition to the law of God. Evangelism, p. 364 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jul 18 13:05:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:05:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 18 Message-ID: <000001c8e911$a7d32e50$3101a8c0@thompsondm90> Hasty and inconsiderate actions result from a lack judgment, and lead to wrongdoing. But that which is most to be lamented is that the young converts will be hurt by this influence, and their confidence in the cause of God shaken. Let us pray that when the time shall come to act we may be ready. Evangelism, pp. 366, 367 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jul 19 05:04:42 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:04:42 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 19 Message-ID: <000001c8e997$a1c75d70$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> God is not pleased with the slothful work done in the churches. He expects His stewards to be true and faithful in giving reproof and correction. Evangelism, pp. 368, 369 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jul 20 19:49:46 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:49:46 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 20 Message-ID: <000301c8eadc$70393080$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Wherever a company of believers is raised up, a house of worship should be built. Let not the workers leave the place without accomplishing this. Evangelism, p. 376 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jul 21 08:00:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 21 Message-ID: <000001c8eb42$802e0e50$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Instead of keeping the ministers at work for the churches that already know the truth, let the members of the churches say to these laborers: "Go work for souls that are perishing in darkness. We ourselves will carry forward the services of the church. We will keep up the meetings, and, by abiding in Christ, will maintain spiritual life. We will work for souls that are about us, and we will send our prayers and our gifts to sustain the laborers in more needy and destitute fields. Evangelism, p. 382 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jul 22 14:21:49 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:21:49 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 22 Message-ID: <000001c8ec40$f4e353a0$dea9fae0$@org> At this time there should be representatives of present truth in every city, and in the remote parts of the earth. The whole earth is to be illuminated with the glory of God's truth. The light is to shine to all lands and all peoples. And it is from those who have received the light that it is to shine forth. Evangelism, p. 407 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jul 23 13:52:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:52:15 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 23 Message-ID: <000c01c8ed05$fdb11740$f91345c0$@org> The light of truth is to shine to the ends of the earth. Greater and still greater light is beaming with celestial brightness from the Redeemer's face upon His representatives, to be diffused through the darkness of a benighted world. Evangelism, p. 413 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Jul 24 14:38:43 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:43 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 24 Message-ID: <000001c8edd5$a714bbf0$f53e33d0$@org> In Christlike sympathy the minister should come close to men individually, and seek to awaken their interest in the great things of eternal life. Evangelism, p. 430 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Jul 25 06:46:50 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:46:50 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 25 Message-ID: <000001c8ee5c$e508f2f0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Not only is the truth to be presented in public assemblies; house-to-house work is to be done. Let this work go forward in the name of the Lord. Evangelism, p. 431 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Jul 26 06:32:57 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:32:57 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 26 Message-ID: <000001c8ef24$1e775fa0$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Light, light from the Word of God,--this is what the people need. If the teachers of the Word are willing, the Lord will lead them into close relation with the people. He will guide them to the homes of those who need and desire the truth; and as the servants of God engage in the work of seeking for the lost sheep, their spiritual faculties are awakened and energized. Evangelism, p. 434 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Jul 27 20:10:38 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:10:38 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 27 Message-ID: <000601c8f05f$8391f800$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> Men of ordinary talents can accomplish more by personal labor from house to house than by placing themselves in popular places at great expense, or by entering halls and trying to call out the crowd. Personal influence is a power. The more direct our labor for our fellow men, the greater good will be accomplished. Evangelism, pp. 438, 439 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Jul 28 09:41:54 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:41:54 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 28 Message-ID: <000001c8f0d0$d8a95920$0201a8c0@thompsondm90> No excuse will God accept for thus neglecting the most essential part of the ministry, which is the proper binding off of the work, and binding the messenger bearing the truth up with the flock, the sheep, and the lambs of the Lord's pasture. Evangelism, p. 440 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Jul 29 15:00:30 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:00:30 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 29 Message-ID: <002f01c8f1c6$85256c20$8f704460$@org> All who can, should do personal labor. As they go from house to house, explaining the Scriptures to the people in a clear, simple manner, God makes the truth powerful to save. The Saviour blesses those who do this work. Evangelism, p. 442 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jul 30 21:08:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:08:14 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 30 Message-ID: <029d01c8f2c3$0f1fdcb0$2d5f9610$@org> Much depends upon the manner in which you meet those whom you visit. You can take hold of a person's hand in greeting in such a way as to gain his confidence at once, or in so cold a manner that he will think you have no interest in him. Evangelism, p. 444 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Jul 30 21:09:56 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:09:56 -0400 Subject: Thought for July 31 Message-ID: <02a001c8f2c3$4b69f980$e23dec80$@org> In God's service obstacles must be met and difficulties encountered. Events belong to God; and His servants must meet with difficulties and opposition; for they are His chosen methods of discipline and His appointed conditions of sure progress, advancement, and success. But I entreat the servants of the Lord Jesus to remember that there is a work which may be done quietly, without arousing that strong opposition which closes hearts to the truth. Evangelism, p. 445 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Aug 1 05:47:45 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:47:45 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 1 Message-ID: <000301c8f3d4$cca634c0$65f29e40$@org> Here is a lesson for all our ministers, colporteurs, and missionary workers. When you meet those, who, like Nathanael, are prejudiced against the truth, do not urge your peculiar views too strongly. Talk with them at first of subjects upon which you can agree. Bow with them in prayer, and in humble faith present your petitions at the throne of grace. Both you and they will be brought into a closer connection with heaven, prejudice will be weakened, and it will be easier to reach the heart. Evangelism, p. 446 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Aug 2 13:57:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:57:17 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 2 Message-ID: <000001c8f4e2$5a8ac810$0fa05830$@org> Right where you are, right where the people are, let earnest effort be put forth. The Word of God has been, as it were, hid under a bushel. That Word must be explained to those who are now in ignorance of its requirements. Search the Scriptures with those who are willing to be taught. The work may be small in its beginning, but others will unite to carry it forward; and as in faith and dependence on God earnest labor is put forth to enlighten and instruct the people in the simple truths of the Word, those who listen will catch the meaning of true discipleship. Evangelism, p. 458 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Aug 3 12:04:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:04:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 3 Message-ID: <003201c8f59b$c728e060$557aa120$@org> We greatly need consecrated women who, as messengers of mercy, shall visit the mothers and the children in their homes, and help them in the everyday household duties, if need be, before beginning to talk to them regarding the truth for this time. You will find that by this method you will have souls as the result of your ministry. Evangelism, p. 459 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Aug 4 08:00:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:00:24 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 4 Message-ID: <000301c8f642$d3a13110$7ae39330$@org> The Bible is unchained. It can be carried to every man's door, and its truths may be presented to every man's conscience. Evangelism, pp. 461, 462 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Aug 5 14:50:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:50:15 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 5 Message-ID: <000a01c8f745$3fcb47b0$bf61d710$@org> Those who work for God will find some people unapproachable. They appear to be offended that you should invade the privacy of their faith and devotion, and do not look graciously upon those who are workers together with God. These workers must look away from self to Jesus, giving careful attention to the directions found in His Word. Evangelism, p. 464 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Aug 6 14:27:10 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:27:10 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 6 Message-ID: <000001c8f80b$34be6200$9e3b2600$@org> Wonderful is the mission of the wives and mothers and the younger women workers. If they will, they can exert an influence for good to all around them. Evangelism, p. 467 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Aug 7 06:25:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:25:53 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 7 Message-ID: <000b01c8f891$1fe69290$07411eac@thompsondm90> When a great and decisive work is to be done, God chooses men and women to do this work, and it will feel the loss if the talents of both are not combined. Evangelism, p. 469 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Aug 8 05:25:50 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:25:50 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 8 Message-ID: <000001c8f951$e548cd80$afda6880$@org> No work done for the Master must be considered inferior and of little account. . . . If it is done cheerfully, humbly, and in the meekness of Christ, it will result in the glory of God. Evangelism, p. 471 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Aug 9 19:09:44 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:09:44 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 9 Message-ID: <000001c8fa8e$290e1d30$7b2a5790$@org> God calls for laborers; but He wants those who are willing to submit their wills to His, and who will teach the truth as it is in Jesus. Evangelism, p. 474 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Aug 10 14:12:20 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:12:20 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 10 Message-ID: <000001c8fb2d$c7c53770$4101a8c0@thompsondm90> Young men should not enter upon the work of explaining the Scriptures and lecturing upon the prophecies, when they do not have a knowledge of the important Bible truths they try to explain to others. Evangelism, p. 476 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Aug 12 15:25:33 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:25:33 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 12 Message-ID: <000701c8fcca$5aca7470$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The cause of God demands men who can see quickly and act instantaneously at the right time and with power. Evangelism, p. 480 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Aug 13 14:29:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:29:55 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 13 Message-ID: <001001c8fd8b$bca60ee0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> In this age, when pleasing fables are drifting upon the surface and attracting the mind, truth presented in an easy style, backed up with a few strong proofs, is better than to search and bring forth an overwhelming array of evidence. Evangelism, p. 482 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Aug 14 19:20:07 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:20:07 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 14 Message-ID: <000001c8fe7d$723fa580$56bef080$@org> Preach less, and educate more, by holding Bible readings, and by praying with families and little companies. Evangelism, p. 484 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Aug 15 06:23:42 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:23:42 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 15 Message-ID: <000001c8feda$23fd2f20$6bf78d60$@org> Arouse every spiritual energy to action. Tell those whom you visit the end of all things is at hand. The Lord Jesus Christ will open the door of their hearts, and will make upon their minds lasting impressions. Evangelism, pp. 485-486. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080815/fe0b16cf/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Aug 16 19:46:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:46:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 16 Message-ID: <000001c90013$6cb3c870$461b5950$@org> While [Jesus'] teaching was simple, He spoke as one having authority. This characteristic set His teaching in contrast with that of all others. Evangelism, p. 488 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Aug 17 08:23:51 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:23:51 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 17 Message-ID: <000001c9007d$41c9dc70$0401a8c0@thompsondm90> The soul that has given himself to Christ is more precious in His sight than the whole world. Evangelism, p. 489 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Aug 18 09:12:51 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:12:51 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 18 Message-ID: <000101c9014d$44211c60$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The good seed may for a time lie unnoticed in a cold, selfish, worldly heart, giving no evidence that it has taken root; but afterward, as the Spirit of God breathes on the soul, the hidden seed springs up, and at last bears fruit to the glory of God. Evangelism, p. 490 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Aug 19 14:05:51 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:05:51 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 19 Message-ID: <000101c9023f$684c8410$f7271eac@thompsondm90> A great work is to be done in our world, and every talent is to be used in accordance with righteous principles. If a woman is appointed by the Lord to do a certain work, her work is to be estimated according to its value. Every laborer is to receive his or her just due. Evangelism, p. 491 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Aug 20 14:39:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:39:17 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 20 Message-ID: <000001c9030d$339fd220$f7271eac@thompsondm90> There are circumstances under which it is proper for a women to act promptly and independently, moving with decision in the way she knows to be the way of the Lord. Evangelism, p. 494 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Aug 21 13:24:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:24:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 21 Message-ID: <000001c903cb$e4da5c90$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Again I urge upon you the necessity of purity in every thought, in every word, in every action. We have an individual accountability to God, an individual work which no one can do for us. It is to make the world better by precept, personal effort, and example. While we should cultivate sociability, let it not be merely for amusement, but for a purpose. There are souls to save. Evangelism, p. 495 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Aug 22 17:13:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:13:14 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 23 Message-ID: <000001c904b5$09da1a50$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> There must be a living connection with God in prayer, a living connection with God in songs of praise and thanksgiving. Evangelism, p. 498 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Aug 23 15:59:57 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:59:57 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 23 Message-ID: <000001c90573$f74f3130$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> If there was much more praising the Lord, and far less doleful recitation of discouragements, many more victories would be achieved. Evangelism, p. 499 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Aug 24 06:28:15 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:28:15 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 24 Message-ID: <000001c905ed$440e5db0$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> Song is one of the most effective means of impressing spiritual truth upon the heart. Often by the words of sacred song, the springs of penitence and faith have been unsealed. Evangelism, p. 500 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Aug 25 14:28:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:28:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 25 Message-ID: <000001c906f9$972a6090$f7271eac@thompsondm90> The hearts of many in the world as well as many church members are hungering for the bread of life and thirsting for the waters of salvation. Evangelism, p. 301 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Aug 26 07:43:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:43:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 26 Message-ID: <000001c9078a$2da8ac80$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Avoid Emotionalism.--Still others go to the opposite extreme, making religious emotions prominent, and on special occasions manifesting intense zeal. Their religion seems to be more of the nature of a stimulus rather than an abiding faith in Christ. Evangelism, p. 502 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Aug 28 14:12:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:12:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 28 Message-ID: <000001c90952$be9bf570$3bd3e050$@org> There should be much more interest in voice culture than is now generally manifested. Students who have learned to sing sweet gospel songs with melody and distinctness can do much good as singing evangelists. Evangelism, p. 504 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Aug 29 16:33:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:33:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 29 Message-ID: <000001c90a2f$a9e752e0$fdb5f8a0$@org> Music can be a great power for good; yet we do not make the most of this branch of worship. The singing is generally done from impulse or to meet special cases, and at other times those who sing are left to blunder along, and the music loses its proper effect upon the minds of those present. Music should have beauty, pathos, and power. Evangelism, p. 505 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Aug 30 14:25:56 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:25:56 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 30 Message-ID: <000001c90ae6$fdaab9f0$f9002dd0$@org> The human voice that sings the music of God from a heart filled with gratitude and thanksgiving is far more pleasing to Him than the melody of all the musical instruments ever invented by human hands. Evangelism, p. 506 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Aug 31 11:51:20 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:51:20 -0400 Subject: Thought for August 31 Message-ID: <000101c90b9a$8f2c3d00$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> The singing should not be done by a few only. All present should be encouraged to join in the song service. Evangelism, p. 507 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Sep 1 12:10:05 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:10:05 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 1 Message-ID: <000101c90c66$59ed9630$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Cautions.--I was taken into some of your singing exercises, and was made to read the feelings that existed in the company, you being the prominent one. There were petty jealousies, envy, evil surmisings, and evil speaking. . . . The heart service is what God requires; the forms and lip service are as sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. Your singing is for display, not to praise God with the spirit and understanding. The state of the heart reveals the quality of the religion of the professor of godliness. Evangelism, p. 507 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Sep 3 20:38:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 23:38:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 3 Message-ID: <000001c90e3f$ac4b6300$04e22900$@org> In their efforts to reach the people, the Lord's messengers are not to follow the ways of the world. In the meetings that are held, they are not to depend on worldly singers and theatrical display to awaken an interest. How can those who have no interest in the Word of God, who have never read His Word with a sincere desire to understand its truths, be expected to sing with the spirit and the understanding? How can their hearts be in harmony with the words of sacred song? How can the heavenly choir join in music that is only a form? Evangelism, pp. 508-509 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Sep 4 14:41:36 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:41:36 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 4 Message-ID: <000001c90ed7$01f96990$05ec3cb0$@org> Display is not religion nor sanctification. There is nothing more offensive in God's sight than a display of instrumental music when those taking part are not consecrated, are not making melody in their hearts to the Lord. The offering most sweet and acceptable in God's sight is a heart made humble by self-denial, by lifting the cross and following Jesus. We have no time now to spend in seeking those things that only please the senses. Close heart searching is needed. With tears and heartbroken confession we need to draw nigh to God that He may draw nigh to us. Evangelism, p. 510 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Sep 5 08:54:36 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:54:36 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 5 Message-ID: <010001c90f6f$b4b11360$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Great improvement can be made in singing. Some think that the louder they sing the more music they make; but noise is not music. Good singing is like the music of the birds--subdued and melodious. Evangelism, p. 510 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Sep 6 05:32:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:32:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for September6 Message-ID: <000101c9101c$a40835e0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> In some of our churches I have heard solos that were altogether unsuitable for the service of the Lord's house. The long-drawn-out notes and the peculiar sounds common in operatic singing are not pleasing to the angels. They delight to hear the simple songs of praise sung in a natural tone. The songs in which every word is uttered clearly, in a musical tone, are the songs that they join us in singing. They take up the refrain that is sung from the heart with the spirit and the understanding. Evangelism, p. 510 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Sep 7 09:37:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:37:09 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 7 Message-ID: <000101c91107$f952b480$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> Gorgeous apparel, fine singing, and instrumental music in the church do not call forth the songs of the angel choir. In the sight of God these things are like the branches of the unfruitful fig tree which bore nothing but pretentious leaves. Christ looks for fruit, for principles of goodness and sympathy and love. These are the principles of heaven, and when they are revealed in the lives of human beings, we may know that Christ is formed within, the hope and glory. Evangelism, p. 511 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Sep 8 13:00:33 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:00:33 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 8 Message-ID: <000101c911ed$8e4074c0$f7271eac@thompsondm90> When professing Christians reach the high standard which it is their privilege to reach, the simplicity of Christ will be maintained in all their worship. Forms and ceremonies and musical accomplishments are not the strength of the church. Yet these things have taken the place that God should have, even as they did in the worship of the Jews. Evangelism, p. 512 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Sep 9 10:47:04 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:47:04 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 9 Message-ID: <000001c912a4$12898a30$f7271eac@thompsondm90> Nothing will open doors for the truth like evangelistic medical missionary work. Evangelism, p. 513 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080909/e72bbc3b/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Sep 10 10:49:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:49:14 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 10 Message-ID: <000501c9136d$8a5ca460$83261eac@thompsondm90> Do medical missionary work. Thus you will gain access to the hearts of the people. Evangelism, p. 514 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Sep 11 13:42:35 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:42:35 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 11 Message-ID: <000001c9144e$ecf19630$3501a8c0@thompsondm90> A demonstration of the principles of health reform will do much toward removing prejudice against our evangelical work. Evangelism, p. 514 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Sep 12 16:45:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:45:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 12 Message-ID: <000001c91531$a6f0ceb0$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> In every place the sick may be found, and those who go forth as workers for Christ should be true health reformers, prepared to give those who are sick the simple treatments that will relieve them, and then pray with them. Thus they will open the door for the entrance of the truth. Evangelism, p. 515 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Sep 13 11:48:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:48:37 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 13 Message-ID: <000001c915d1$55d60f90$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> Christ sought the people where they were, and placed before them the great truths in regard to His kingdom. As He went from place to place, He blessed and comforted the suffering, and healed the sick. This is our work. God would have us relieve the necessities of the destitute. Evangelism, p. 516 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Sep 14 13:10:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:10:32 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 14 Message-ID: <000001c916a5$f237d510$d6a77f30$@org> As the medical missionary works upon the body, God works upon the heart. Evangelism, p. 517 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Sep 15 07:52:33 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:52:33 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 15 Message-ID: <000001c91742$b02624e0$0501a8c0@thompsondm90> Many have lost the sense of eternal realities, lost the similitude of God, and they hardly know whether they have souls to be saved or not. They have neither faith in God nor confidence in man. As they see one with no inducement of earthly praise or compensation come into their wretched homes, ministering to the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and tenderly pointing all to Him of whose love and pity the human worker is but the messenger--as they see this, their hearts are touched. Gratitude springs up. Faith is kindled. They see that God cares for them, and they are prepared to listen as His Word is opened. As God's children devote themselves to this work, many will lay hold of the hand stretched out to save them. Evangelism, p. 517 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Sep 16 13:58:48 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:58:48 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 16 Message-ID: <000001c9183f$0451dd50$e3261eac@thompsondm90> Medical missionary work is in no case to be divorced from the gospel ministry. The Lord has specified that the two shall be as closely connected as the arm is with the body. Without this union neither part of the work is complete. The medical missionary work is the gospel in illustration. Evangelism, p. 519 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Sep 17 14:33:03 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:33:03 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 17 Message-ID: <000001c9190c$f7bc1410$e7343c30$@org> Those who labor in our conferences as ministers should become acquainted with the work of ministering to the sick. No minister should be proud that he is ignorant where he should be wise. Medical missionary work connects man with his fellow men and with God. Evangelism, pp. 520, 521 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Sep 18 14:21:09 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:21:09 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 18 Message-ID: <000001c919d4$78c2c000$e3261eac@thompsondm90> Medical missionary work is not to take the place of the ministry of the Word. Evangelism, p. 523 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Sep 19 14:55:12 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:55:12 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 19 Message-ID: <000001c91aa2$6663f220$332bd660$@org> Read the record of how the Saviour fed the multitude with five loaves and two fishes. . . . This merciful provision for temporal need helped to fasten in the minds of the people the gracious words of truth which He had spoken. Evangelism, p. 524 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Sep 20 06:12:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:12:01 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 20 Message-ID: <000901c91b22$7a439fe0$6ecadfa0$@org> Gospel workers should be able also to give instruction in the principles of healthful living. There is sickness everywhere, and much of it might be prevented by attention to the laws of health. The people need to see the bearing of health principles upon their well-being, both for this life and for the life to come. They need to be awakened to their responsibility for the human habitation fitted up by their Creator as His dwelling place, and over which He desires them to be faithful stewards. Evangelism, p. 525 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Sep 21 08:30:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:30:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 21 Message-ID: <004801c91bfe$f5b3e360$e11baa20$@org> In teaching health principles, keep before the mind the great object of reform,--that its purpose is to secure the highest development of body and mind and soul. Show that the laws of nature, being the laws of God, are designed for our good; that obedience to them promotes happiness in this life, and aids in the preparation for the life to come. Evangelism, p. 526 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Sep 22 15:09:31 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:09:31 -0400 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <000001c91cff$e50d6bb0$e3261eac@thompsondm90> Every gospel worker should feel that to teach the principles of healthful living is a part of his appointed work. Of this work there is great need, and the world is open for it. Evangelism, p. 526 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Sep 23 13:56:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:56:21 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 23 Message-ID: <000001c91dbe$d719e500$e3261eac@thompsondm90> Our physicians should be wise educators, warning all against self-indulgence, and showing that abstinence from the things that God has prohibited is the only way to prevent ruin of body and mind. Evangelism, p. 527 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Sep 24 14:02:44 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:02:44 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 24 Message-ID: <000e01c91e88$e4aeb450$e3261eac@thompsondm90> When the human machinery moves in harmony with the life-giving arrangements of God, as brought to light through the gospel, disease is overcome and health springs forth speedily. Evangelism, p. 528 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Sep 25 18:44:58 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:44:58 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 25 Message-ID: <000301c91f79$7d20b850$776228f0$@org> We are to co-operate with the Lord Jesus in restoring the inefficient and the erring to intelligence and purity. This work ranks equally in importance with the work of the gospel ministry. Evangelism, p. 529 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Sep 26 09:37:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:37:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 26 Message-ID: <005301c91ff6$2ec9e910$8c5dbb30$@org> Clearly, plainly, earnestly, tell them how thousands of men and women are using God's money to corrupt themselves and to make this world a hell. Millions of dollars are spent for that which makes men mad. Present this matter so clearly that its force cannot but be seen. Then tell your hearers of the Saviour, who came to this world to save men and women from all sinful practices. "God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Evangelism, p. 530 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Sep 27 17:27:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:27:32 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 27 Message-ID: <004801c92101$0187f120$0497d360$@org> Not by outward display, not by worldly patronage, is the kingdom of Christ established, but by the implanting of Christ's nature in humanity through the work of the Holy Spirit. "As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." Here is the only power that can work for the uplifting of humanity. And the human agency for the accomplishment of this work is the teaching and preaching of the Word of God. Evangelism, p. 531 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Sep 29 15:00:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 29 Message-ID: <006801c9227e$c49df640$4dd9e2c0$@org> When the Holy Spirit works among us, souls who are unready for Christ's appearing are convicted. Evangelism, p. 532 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20080929/b90e5c39/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Sep 30 15:00:10 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:00:10 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 30 Message-ID: <021f01c92347$ef846050$ce8d20f0$@org> There is a great work to be done in bringing the principles of health reform to the notice of the people. Public meetings should be held to introduce the subject, and schools should be held in which those who are interested can be told more particularly about our health foods and of how a wholesome, nourishing, appetizing diet can be provided without the use of meat, tea, or coffee. Evangelism, p. 534 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 1 13:43:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:43:17 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 1 Message-ID: <011d01c92406$56148980$023d9c80$@org> The conversion of souls is the one great object to be sought for in our medical institutions. It is for this that these institutions are established. Evangelism, p. 537 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Oct 2 15:37:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:37:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 2 Message-ID: <000601c924df$6e253950$4a6fabf0$@org> The living truth of God is to be made known in our medical institutions... Act so that the patients will see that Seventh-day Adventists are a people who have common sense. Act so that they will feel that the institution is a restful place. Evangelism, p. 540 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Oct 3 15:36:23 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:36:23 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 3 Message-ID: <013401c925a8$774517c0$65cf4740$@org> The gospel invitation is to be given to the rich and the poor, the high and the low, and we must devise means for carrying the truth into new places, and to all classes of people. Evangelism, p. 549 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Oct 4 04:56:20 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 07:56:20 -0400 Subject: Thought for September 4 Message-ID: <000001c92618$37f69fb0$a7e3df10$@org> The gospel invitation is to be given to the rich and the poor, the high and the low, and we must devise means for carrying the truth into new places, and to all classes of people. Evangelism, p. 552 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Oct 7 07:00:46 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:00:46 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 8 Message-ID: <01f401c92885$194da490$4be8edb0$@org> Many have a deep sense of need--a need that earthly riches or pleasures cannot supply; but they know not how to receive that for which they are longing. Evangelism, p. 552 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 8 14:16:30 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:16:30 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 8 Message-ID: <005e01c9298b$227362b0$675a2810$@org> God's servants are not to exhaust their time and strength in work for those whose whole lifetime has been devoted to the service of Satan till the entire being is corrupted. Evangelism, p. 553 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Oct 9 14:41:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:41:19 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 9 Message-ID: <00d801c92a57$c4faec70$4ef0c550$@org> Those who belong to the higher ranks of society are to be sought out with tender affection and brotherly regard. Men in business life, in high positions of trust, men with large inventive faculties and scientific insight, men of genius, teachers of the gospel whose minds have not been called to the special truths for this time,--these should be the first to hear the call. Evangelism, p. 555 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Oct 10 17:44:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:44:32 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 9 Message-ID: <000001c92b3a$87a2f0f0$96e8d2d0$@org> Men in high positions of trust in the world will be charmed by a plain, straightforward, Scriptural statement of truth. Evangelism, p. 557 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Oct 11 18:16:16 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:16:16 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 11 Message-ID: <013901c92c08$202620e0$607262a0$@org> We need more of God and far less of self. God will work through the weakest human agent who is charged with His Spirit. Evangelism, p. 558 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Oct 12 16:34:41 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:34:41 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 12 Message-ID: <000001c92cc3$19c18e90$4d44abb0$@org> Much more prayer, much more Christlikeness, much more conformity to God's will, is to be brought into God's work. Outward show, an extravagant outlay of means, will not accomplish the work to be done. Many are gasping for a breath of life from heaven. They will recognize the gospel when it is brought to them in the way that God designs it to be brought. Evangelism, p. 559 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Oct 13 13:41:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:34 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 13 Message-ID: <002401c92d74$157ab7b0$40702710$@org> In the history of men we learn how dangerous is prosperity. It is not the men who have lost their money and their property who are in the greatest danger, but those who have obtained a fortune and are placed in a high position. These need careful, earnest labor. Adversity may depress, but prosperity elevates to presumption. Evangelism, p. 561 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Oct 14 09:01:41 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:01:41 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 14 Message-ID: <005b01c92e16$26868c80$7393a580$@org> Our ministers should seek to come near to the ministers of other denominations. Pray for and with these men, for whom Christ is interceding. Evangelism, p. 562 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 15 16:49:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:49:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 15 Message-ID: <006d01c92f20$a1401440$e3c03cc0$@org> After the most earnest efforts have been made to bring the truth before those whom God has entrusted with large responsibilities, be not discouraged if they reject the truth. They did the same in the days of Christ. Be sure to keep up the dignity of the work by well-ordered plans and a godly conversation. Do not think you have elevated the standard too high. Evangelism, p. 563 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Oct 16 14:31:52 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:31:52 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 16 Message-ID: <000001c92fd6$9dd04a30$d970de90$@org> The Saviour came "to preach the gospel to the poor." In His teaching He used the simplest terms and the plainest symbols. And it is said that "the common people heard Him gladly." Those who are seeking to do His work for this time need a deeper insight into the lessons He has given. Evangelism, p. 565 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Oct 17 11:06:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:06:24 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 17 Message-ID: <00fa01c93083$13c64620$3b52d260$@org> There is no caste with God. He ignores everything of the kind. All souls are of value with Him. Laboring for the salvation of the soul is employment worthy of the highest honor. It matters not what may be the form of our labor, or among what class, whether high or low. In God's sight these distinctions will not affect its true worth. The sincere, earnest, contrite soul, however ignorant, is precious in the sight of the Lord. He places His own signet upon men, judging, not by their rank, not by their wealth, not by their intellectual greatness, but by their oneness with Christ. The unlearned, the outcast, the slave, if he has made the most of his opportunities and privileges, if he has cherished the light given him of God, has done all that is required. The world may call him ignorant, but God calls him wise and good, and thus his name stands registered in the books of heaven. God will fit him up to do Him honor, not only in heaven, but on the earth. Evangelism, p. 566 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Oct 18 15:21:25 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:21:25 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 17 Message-ID: <000101c9316f$ee21e760$ca65b620$@org> From His inexhaustible store of grace, God can endow all who come to Him. Looking upon humanity, fallen and degraded, He declares that the Holy Spirit shall be poured out upon all flesh. Evangelism, p. 567 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Oct 19 11:06:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:06:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 19 Message-ID: <000901c93215$6665a810$3330f830$@org> We are to use our means and our talents of influence in proclaiming the truth that will keep people from becoming abandoned. If we will take up the work the Lord has given us to do, the truth will reach many of this class in various ways. But we are not to neglect the lines of work that the Lord has especially directed us to carry forward. All classes are to be reached. Evangelism, p. 568 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Oct 20 12:54:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:54:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 20 Message-ID: <000f01c932ed$a639e5e0$f2adb1a0$@org> Christ recognized no distinction of nationality or rank or creed. The scribes and Pharisees desired to make a local and national benefit of the gifts of heaven, and to exclude the rest of God's family in the world. But Christ came to break down every wall of partition. He came to show that His gift of mercy and love is as unconfined as the air, the light, or the showers of rain that refresh the earth. Evangelism, pp. 568-569 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20081020/ce7753e7/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Oct 21 06:26:13 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:26:13 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 21 Message-ID: <007401c93380$98642460$c92c6d20$@org> There is a great work before us. The world is to be warned. The truth is to be translated into many languages, that all nations may enjoy its pure, life-giving influence. This work calls for the exercise of all the talents that God has entrusted to our keeping--the pen, the press, the voice, the purse, and the sanctified affections of the soul. Christ has made us ambassadors to make known His salvation to the children of men; and if we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ and are filled with the joy of His indwelling Spirit, we shall not be able to hold our peace. Evangelism, pp. 570, 571 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 22 18:11:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:11:01 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 22 Message-ID: <000301c934ac$3d5a09e0$b80e1da0$@org> In every large city of America there are people of different nationalities, who must hear the message for this time. I long to see evidence that the lines of work which the Lord has marked out are being disinterestedly taken up. Evangelism, p. 572 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Oct 23 15:29:11 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:29:11 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 23 Message-ID: <00b201c9355e$c60f9e00$522eda00$@org> To give all nations the message of warning--this is to be the object of our efforts....From city to city, and from country to country, they are to carry the publications containing the promise of the Saviour's soon coming. These publications are to be translated into every language; for to all the world the gospel is to be preached. Evangelism, p. 573 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Oct 24 20:38:43 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:38:43 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 24 Message-ID: <000001c93653$311adf80$93509e80$@org> Be cautious in your labors, brethren, not to assail the prejudices of the people too strongly. There should be no going out of the way to attack other denominations; for it only creates a combative spirit and closes ears and hearts to the entrance of the truth. Evangelism, p. 574 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Oct 25 18:50:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:50:18 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 25 Message-ID: <001801c9370d$34156650$9c4032f0$@org> There is need of a much closer study of the Word of God; especially should Daniel and the Revelation have attention as never before in the history of our work. Evangelism, p. 577 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Oct 26 13:36:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:36:59 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 26 Message-ID: <188701c937aa$9a24c9c0$ce6e5d40$@org> There will be many converted from among the Jews, and these converts will aid in preparing the way of the Lord, and making straight in the desert a highway for our God. Converted Jews are to have an important part to act in the great preparations to be made in the future to receive Christ, our Prince. A nation shall be born in a day. How? By men whom God has appointed being converted to the truth. There will be seen "first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear." The predictions of prophecy will be fulfilled. Evangelism, p. 579 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Oct 27 14:53:00 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:53:00 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 27 Message-ID: <003201c9387e$62a9a6d0$27fcf470$@org> In the children who were brought in contact with Him, Jesus saw the men and women who should be heirs of His grace and subjects of His kingdom, and some of whom would become martyrs for His sake. He knew that these children would listen to Him and accept Him as their Redeemer far more readily than would grownup people, many of whom were the worldly-wise and hardhearted. In teaching, He came down to their level. He, the majesty of heaven, answered their questions and simplified His important lessons to meet their childish understanding. Evangelism, p. 579 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 29 13:47:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:47:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 29 Message-ID: <000001c93a07$8ceb9040$a6c2b0c0$@org> When Jesus told the disciples not to forbid the children to come to Him, He was speaking to His followers in all ages,--to officers of the church, ministers, helpers, and all Christians. Jesus is drawing the children, and He bids us, "Suffer them to come"; as if He would say, They will come, if you do not hinder them. Evangelism, p. 580 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Oct 29 13:47:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:47:22 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 29 Message-ID: <000001c93a07$8ceb9040$a6c2b0c0$@org> When Jesus told the disciples not to forbid the children to come to Him, He was speaking to His followers in all ages,--to officers of the church, ministers, helpers, and all Christians. Jesus is drawing the children, and He bids us, "Suffer them to come"; as if He would say, They will come, if you do not hinder them. Evangelism, p. 580 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Oct 30 13:58:49 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:58:49 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 30 Message-ID: <018001c93ad2$5066fe40$f134fac0$@org> Meetings for the children should be held, not merely to educate and entertain them, but that they may be converted. Evangelism, p. 582 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Oct 31 14:36:27 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:36:27 -0400 Subject: Thought ofr October 31 Message-ID: <000301c93ba0$bc0d6390$34282ab0$@org> By your manner of dealing with the little ones you can by the grace of Christ mold their characters for everlasting life, or by a wrong course of action you can give them the impress of a satanic character. Never act from impulse in governing children. Let authority and affection be blended. Cherish and cultivate all that is good and lovely and lead them to desire the higher good by revealing Christ to them. While you deny them those things that would be an injury to them, let them see that you love them and want to make them happy. The more unlovely they are, the greater pains you should take to reveal your love for them. When the child has confidence that you want to make him happy, love will break every barrier down. This is the principle of the Saviour's dealing with men; it is the principle that must be brought into the church. Evangelism, p. 582 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Nov 1 12:13:40 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:13:40 -0400 Subject: Thought for October 1 Message-ID: <000301c93c55$f3f5f8c0$dbe1ea40$@org> It is difficult to find capable young men and young women who can enter the cities and do effective service. In these tourist centers where many travelers come for health and pleasure, we greatly need young men who are thoroughly grounded in the truth of the third angel's message, to go around among the people, and minister to them, speaking a word in season to this one, and offering encouragement to another. Evangelism, p. 586 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Nov 2 15:32:06 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:32:06 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 2 Message-ID: <001001c93d43$38aaa360$a9ffea20$@org> The presentation of Christ in the family, by the fireside, and in small gatherings in private houses, is often more successful in winning souls to Jesus than are sermons delivered in the open air, to the moving throng, or even in halls or churches. Evangelism, p. 587 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Nov 3 12:48:19 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:48:19 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 3 Message-ID: <00d801c93df5$82bbaff0$88330fd0$@org> Satan has wrought with deceiving power, bringing in a multiplicity of errors that obscure the truth. Error cannot stand alone, and would soon become extinct if it did not fasten itself like a parasite upon the tree of truth. Error draws its life from the truth of God. The traditions of men, like floating germs, attach themselves to the truth of God, and men regard them as a part of the truth. Evangelism, p. 589 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Nov 4 14:17:56 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 17:17:56 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 4 Message-ID: <019a01c93ecb$30881e40$91985ac0$@org> It is through false theories and traditions that Satan gains his power over the human mind. Evangelism, p. 589 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Nov 5 14:09:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:09:53 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 5 Message-ID: <000001c93f93$3bd643d0$b382cb70$@org> Even the churches that profess to be Christian have turned from the law of Jehovah, and have erected a false standard. Satan has had his hand in all this; for by directing men to false standards, he misshapes the human character, and causes humanity to acknowledge him as supreme. He works counter to the holy law of God, and denies God's jurisdiction. It is at his throne that every evil work finds its starting point and obtains its support. Evangelism, p. 590 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Nov 6 14:53:43 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:53:43 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 6 Message-ID: <007801c94062$85c12490$91436db0$@org> All should become familiar with God's Word; because Satan perverts and misquotes Scripture, and men follow his example by presenting part of God's Word to those whom they wish to lead in false paths, withholding the part which would spoil their plans. Evangelism, p. 591 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Nov 7 14:27:49 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:27:49 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 7 Message-ID: <000901c94128$11fc3b50$35f4b1f0$@org> Side by side with the preaching of the gospel, agencies are at work which are but the medium of lying spirits. Many a man tampers with these merely from curiosity, but seeing evidence of the working of a more than human power, he is lured on and on, until he is controlled by a will stronger than his own. He cannot escape from its mysterious power. The defenses of the soul are broken down. He has no barrier against sin. When once the restraints of God's Word and His Spirit are rejected, no man knows to what depths of degradation he may sink. Secret sin or master passion may hold him a captive as helpless as was the demoniac of Capernaum. Yet his condition is not hopeless. Evangelism, p. 592 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Nov 8 05:09:02 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 08:09:02 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 8 Message-ID: <000401c941a3$2e5559f0$8b000dd0$@org> I have been warned that henceforth we shall have a constant contest. Science, so-called, and religion will be placed in opposition to each other, because finite men do not comprehend the power and greatness of God. These words of Holy Writ were presented to me: "Of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them." This will surely be seen among the people of God, and there will be those who are unable to perceive the most wonderful and important truths for this time, truths which are essential for their own safety and salvation, while matters that are in comparison as the merest atoms, matters in which there is scarcely a grain of truth, are dwelt upon and are magnified by the power of Satan so that they appear of the utmost importance. The moral sight of these men is diseased; they do not feel their need of the heavenly anointing that they may discern spiritual things. They think themselves too wise to err. Men who have not a daily experience in the things of God will not move wisely in dealing with sacred responsibilities; they will mistake light for error, and specious error they will pronounce light, mistaking phantoms for realities, and realities for phantoms, calling a world an atom, and an atom a world. They will fall into deceptions and delusions that Satan has prepared as concealed nets to entangle the feet of those who think they can walk in their human wisdom without the special grace of Christ. Jesus wants man to see not men as trees walking but all things clearly. There is only one remedy for the sinful soul, and unless it is received, men will accept one delusion after another until their senses are perverted. Evangelism, pp. 593, 594 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Nov 10 14:37:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:37:18 -0500 Subject: Thought for October 10 Message-ID: <003801c94384$e41beff0$ac53cfd0$@org> Errors will come in, and strange doctrines will be advocated. Some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. Evangelism, p. 595 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Nov 11 14:32:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:32:55 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 11 Message-ID: <00c401c9444d$7232eb40$5698c1c0$@org> Divine power will unite with our efforts, and as we cling to God with the hand of faith, Christ will impart to us His wisdom and His righteousness. Thus, by His grace, we shall be enabled to build upon the sure foundation. Evangelism, p. 596 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Nov 12 12:41:41 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:41:41 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 12 Message-ID: <026801c94507$127b7c20$37727460$@org> Satan is willing that every transgressor of God's law shall claim to be holy. This is what he himself is doing. He is satisfied when men rest their faith on spurious doctrines and religious enthusiasm; for he can use such persons to good purpose in deceiving souls. Evangelism, p. 597 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Nov 13 14:51:51 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:51:51 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 13 Message-ID: <001601c945e2$6d5cbf10$48163d30$@org> We need to know for ourselves what voice we are heeding, whether it is the voice of the true and living God or the voice of the great apostate. Evangelism, p. 598 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Nov 14 14:54:28 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:54:28 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 14 Message-ID: <00d601c946ab$f3ce3820$db6aa860$@org> It is our duty to preach faith, to present the love of Christ in connection with the claims of the law; for neither can be rightly understood without the other. Evangelism, p. 599 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Nov 15 18:59:06 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:59:06 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 15 Message-ID: <009b01c94797$4d120470$e7360d50$@org> In the future, truth will be counterfeited by the precepts of men. Deceptive theories will be presented as safe doctrines. False science is one of the agencies that Satan used in the heavenly courts, and it is used by him today. Evangelism, p. 600 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Nov 16 17:54:10 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:54:10 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 16 Message-ID: <001101c94857$651b1c80$2f515580$@org> In the golden censer of truth, as presented in Christ's teachings, we have that which will convict and convert souls. Evangelism, p. 601 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Nov 17 19:37:07 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:37:07 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 17 Message-ID: <002801c9492e$efa793b0$cef6bb10$@org> Those who continue to hold these spiritualistic theories will surely spoil their Christian experience, sever their connection with God, and lose eternal life. Evangelism, p. 602 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Nov 18 14:14:21 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:14:21 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 18 Message-ID: <026e01c949cb$03927b50$0ab771f0$@org> Spiritualism is about to take the world captive. There are many who think that Spiritualism is upheld through trickery and imposture, but this is far from the truth. Superhuman power is working in a variety of ways, and few have any idea as to what will be the manifestations of Spiritualism in the future... Satan has a religion, he has a synagogue and devout worshipers. To swell the ranks of his devotees, he uses all manner of deception. Evangelism, pp. 602, 603 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Nov 20 13:57:25 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:57:25 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 20 Message-ID: <00c701c94b5a$fab53810$f01fa830$@org> Ministers inspired of Satan can eloquently dress up this hideous monster, hide its deformity, and make it appear beautiful to many. But it comes so direct from his satanic majesty, that all who have to do with it, he claims as his to control, for they have ventured upon forbidden ground, and have forfeited the protection of their Maker. Evangelism, pp. 604, 605 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Nov 21 12:03:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:03:37 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 21 Message-ID: <00b101c94c14$4250fab0$c6f2f010$@org> The apostles of nearly all forms of spiritism claim to have the power to cure the diseased. They attribute their power to electricity, magnetism, the so-called "sympathetic remedies," or to latent forces within the mind of man. And there are not a few, even in this Christian age, who go to these healers, instead of trusting in the power of the living God and the skill of well-qualified Christian physicians. Evangelism, p. 606 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Nov 22 16:51:53 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:51:53 -0500 Subject: Thought for Novemver 22 Message-ID: <000001c94d05$afd77cc0$0f867640$@org> There is danger in departing in the least from the Lord's instruction. When we deviate from the plain path of duty, a train of circumstances will arise that seem irresistibly to draw us farther and farther from the right. Evangelism, p. 607 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Nov 23 17:05:18 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:05:18 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 23 Message-ID: <001201c94dd0$b905a120$2b10e360$@org> The mystic voices that spoke at Ekron and Endor are still, by their lying words, misleading the children of men. The prince of darkness has but appeared under a new guise. The heathen oracles of ages long past have their counterpart in the spiritualistic mediums, the clairvoyants and fortune tellers of today. Evangelism, p. 608 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Nov 24 14:32:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:32:55 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 24 Message-ID: <00ca01c94e84$99d5e030$cd81a090$@org> Vain philosophy is employed in representing the path to hell as a path of safety. With the imagination highly wrought, and voices musically tuned, they picture the broad road as one of happiness and glory. Ambition holds before deluded souls, as Satan presented to Eve, a freedom and bliss for them to enjoy which they never conceived was possible. Men are praised who have traveled the broad path to hell, and after they die are exalted to the highest positions in the eternal world. Satan, clothed in robes of brightness, appearing like an exalted angel, tempted the world's Redeemer without success. But as he comes to man robed as an angel of light, he has better success. He covers his hideous purposes, and succeeds too well in deluding the unwary who are not firmly anchored upon eternal truth. Evangelism, p. 609 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Nov 25 12:06:41 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:06:41 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 25 Message-ID: <001f01c94f39$5c737350$155a59f0$@org> In the future, deception of every kind is to arise, and we want solid ground for our feet. We want solid pillars for the building. Not one pin is to be removed from that which the Lord has established. . . . Where shall we find safety unless it be in the truths that the Lord has been giving for the last fifty years? Evangelism, p. 610 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Nov 26 13:04:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:04:22 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 26 Message-ID: <005d01c9500a$8fb1a990$af14fcb0$@org> False theories, repeated again and again, appear as falsely inviting today as did the fruit of the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden. The fruit was very beautiful, and apparently desirable for food. Through false doctrines many souls have already been destroyed. Evangelism, p. 610 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Nov 27 08:26:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:26:26 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 27 Message-ID: <001801c950ac$e61f55a0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> There is a disease of the spiritual faculties when a man or woman fancies that he sees things which do not exist. He is intoxicated with an illusion as verily as the liquor drinker becomes intoxicated by using strong drink. There is an inspiration, but not of God. The mental faculties are perverted. Let every soul make God his trust and obtain an experience that is wholesome and healthy. Evangelism, p. 611 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Nov 28 08:04:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:04:14 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 28 Message-ID: <004001c95172$f7054890$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> We need to be thoughtful and still, and to contemplate the truths of revelation. Excitement is not favorable to growth in grace, to true purity and sanctification of the Spirit. Evangelism, p. 612 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Nov 29 16:55:45 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:55:45 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 29 Message-ID: <006301c95286$61241620$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> God calls upon His people to walk with sobriety and holy consistency. They should be very careful not to misrepresent and dishonor the holy doctrines of truth by strange performances, by confusion and tumult. By this unbelievers are led to think that Seventh-day Adventists are a set of fanatics. Thus prejudice is created that prevents souls from receiving the message for this time. When believers speak the truth as it is in Jesus, they reveal a holy, sensible calm, not a storm of confusion. Evangelism, p. 612 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Nov 30 15:27:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:27:14 -0500 Subject: Thought for November 30 Message-ID: <001401c95343$2ea3f0e0$0301a8c0@thompsondm90> In our day as in Christ's day, there may be a misreading and misinterpreting of the Scriptures... because they have not had experience in the testing messages comprehended in the first, second, and third angel's messages. There are those who are searching the Scriptures for proof that these messages are still in the future. They gather together the truthfulness of the messages, but they fail to give them their proper place in prophetic history. Therefore such are in danger of misleading the people in regard to locating the messages. They do not see and understand the time of the end, or when to locate the messages. The day of God is coming with stealthy tread, but the supposed wise and great men are prating about "higher education." They know not the signs of Christ's coming, or of the end of the world. Evangelism, pp. 612, 613. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 2 14:16:37 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:16:37 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 2 Message-ID: <002e01c954cb$a5c42800$3e261eac@thompsondm90> The Son is all the fullness of the Godhead manifested. The Word of God declares Him to be "the express image of His person." Evangelism, p.614 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Dec 3 14:12:50 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:12:50 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 3 Message-ID: <010401c95594$495a3860$dc0ea920$@org> The Comforter that Christ promised to send after He ascended to heaven, is the Spirit in all the fullness of the Godhead, making manifest the power of divine grace to all who receive and believe in Christ as a personal Saviour. Evangelism, p. 615 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Dec 4 14:05:36 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:05:36 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 4 Message-ID: <00db01c9565c$70987770$51c96650$@org> We need to realize that the Holy Spirit, who is as much a person as God is a person, is walking through these grounds. Evangelism, p. 616 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Dec 5 20:00:05 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 23:00:05 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 5 Message-ID: <000601c95757$2050b060$60f21120$@org> The Holy Spirit has a personality, else He could not bear witness to our spirits and with our spirits that we are the children of God. He must also be a divine person, else He could not search out the secrets which lie hidden in the mind of God. Evangelism, p. 617 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Dec 6 12:18:07 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:18:07 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 6 Message-ID: <000301c957df$c1481520$43d83f60$@org> Every follower of Christ stands pledged to dedicate all his powers, of mind and soul and body, to Him who has paid the ransom money for our souls. We engaged to be soldiers, to enter into active service, to endure trials, shame, reproach, to fight the fight of faith, following the Captain of our salvation. Evangelism, p. 618 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Dec 7 11:33:44 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 14:33:44 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 7 Message-ID: <003501c958a2$b8ce3dc0$2a6ab940$@org> In your connection with worldly societies, are you keeping your covenant with God? Do these associations tend to direct your own mind or that of others to God, or are they diverting the interest and attention from Him? Do they strengthen your connection with the divine agencies, or turn your mind to the human in place of the divine? Are you serving, honoring, and magnifying God, or are you dishonoring Him and sinning against Him? Are you gathering with Christ or scattering abroad? All the thought and plan and earnest interest devoted to these organizations, has been purchased by the precious blood of Christ; but are you doing service for Him when uniting yourselves with atheists and infidels, men who profane the name of God, tipplers, drunkards, tobacco devotees? While there may be in these societies much that appears to be good, there is, mingled with this, very much that makes the good of no effect, and renders these associations detrimental to the interests of the soul. . . . I ask you who take pleasure in these associations, who love the gathering for indulgence in wit and merriment and feasting, Do you take Jesus with you? Are you seeking to save the souls of your companions? Is that the object of your association with them? Do they see and feel that there is in you a living embodiment of the Spirit of Christ? Is it manifest that you are a witness for Christ, that you belong to a peculiar people, zealous of good works? Is it manifest that your life is governed by the divine precepts, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," and, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself"? Evangelism, pp. 618, 619. From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Dec 8 14:24:49 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:24:49 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 8 Message-ID: <004301c95983$c93a5180$5baef480$@org> Christ will never lead His followers to take upon themselves vows that will unite them with men who have no connection with God, who are not under the controlling influence of His Holy Spirit. The only correct standard of character is the holy law of God, and it is impossible for those who make that law the rule of life to unite in confidence and cordial brotherhood with those who turn the truth of God into a lie, and regard the authority of God as a thing of nought. Evangelism, p. 620 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 9 20:21:36 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 23:21:36 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 9 Message-ID: <000401c95a7e$cb185b40$614911c0$@org> The world is a theater; the actors, its inhabitants, are preparing to act their part in the last great drama. With the great masses of mankind, there is no unity, except as men confederate to accomplish their selfish purposes. Evangelism, p. 622 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Dec 10 13:51:12 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:51:12 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 10 Message-ID: <005e01c95b11$6ced9150$46c8b3f0$@org> Give the people present truth. Talk the truth. Fill their minds with truth. Build up the strongholds of truth. And do not bring Satan's theories to minds that should not hear in regard to them. Evangelism, p. 624 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20081210/7cf5a16a/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Dec 11 13:51:17 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:51:17 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 11 Message-ID: <012b01c95bda$99b78870$cd269950$@org> We must cherish carefully the words of our God lest we be contaminated by the deceptive workings of those who have left the faith. We are to resist their spirit and influence with the same weapon our Master used when assailed by the prince of darkness--"It is written." Evangelism, p. 625 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://egwlists.whiteestate.org/pipermail/thought/attachments/20081211/c6735726/attachment.html From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Dec 12 10:35:23 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:35:23 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 12 Message-ID: <013001c95c88$65f40b90$31dc22b0$@org> The means by which we can overcome the wicked one is that by which Christ overcame--the power of the Word. Evangelism, p. 626 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Dec 14 10:17:14 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:17:14 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 14 Message-ID: <000c01c95e18$31d74f70$9585ee50$@org> The Lord wants men to forget themselves in the effort to save souls. Our life is worse than a failure if we go through life without leaving waymarks of love and compassion. God will not work with a harsh, stubborn, loveless man. Such a man spoils the pattern that Christ desires His workers to reveal to the world. God's workers, in whatever line of service they are engaged, are to bring into their efforts the goodness and benevolence and love of Christ. Evangelism, p. 629 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 16 15:00:42 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:00:42 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 16 Message-ID: <010901c95fd2$206d1380$61473a80$@org> Our life is worse than a failure if we go through life without leaving waymarks of love and compassion. Evangelism, p. 629 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Dec 17 17:11:24 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:11:24 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 17 Message-ID: <001101c960ad$8ee48740$acad95c0$@org> We must do our work purely and faithfully even though there is no one in the world to say, "It is well done." Our lives must be just what God designs they shall be--faithful in good words, in kind and thoughtful deeds, in the expression of meekness, purity, and love. Thus we represent Christ to the world. Evangelism, p. 630 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Thu Dec 18 14:18:26 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:18:26 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 18 Message-ID: <00c001c9615e$8d46b050$a7d410f0$@org> We are nearing the end of this earth's history, and the different departments of God's work are to be carried forward with much more self-sacrifice than has yet been practiced. The work for these last days is a missionary work. Present truth, from the first to the last letter of its alphabet, means missionary effort. The work to be done calls for sacrifice at every step of advance. Evangelism, p. 631 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Dec 19 11:51:55 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:51:55 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 19 Message-ID: <011a01c96213$4010e700$c032b500$@org> God's servants are to use the greatest care in regard to the doctrines they teach, the example they set, and the influence they exert on those associated with them. Evangelism, p. 632 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Dec 19 21:08:22 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:08:22 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 20 Message-ID: <028a01c96260$fc471870$f4d54950$@org> Let us talk faith, and we shall have faith. Never give place to a thought of discouragement in the work of God. Never utter a word of doubt. It is as seed sown in the heart of both speaker and hearers, to produce a harvest of discouragement and unbelief. Evangelism, p. 633 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Dec 21 19:07:39 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:07:39 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 21 Message-ID: <004f01c963e2$73b80bd0$5b282370$@org> Many who lay great stress upon etiquette show little respect for anything, however excellent, that fails of meeting their artificial standard. This is false education. It fosters critical pride and narrow exclusiveness. The essence of true politeness is consideration for others. Evangelism, p. 637 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Dec 22 18:50:23 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:50:23 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 22 Message-ID: <000b01c964a9$347f2c10$9d7d8430$@org> To handle sacred things as we would common matters is an offense to God; for that which God has set apart to do His service in giving light to this world is holy. Evangelism, p. 639 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Dec 24 12:57:32 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:57:32 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 24 Message-ID: <000001c9660a$3e6d8200$bb488600$@org> It is not enough to preach to men; we must pray with them and for them; we must not hold ourselves coldly aloof from them, but come in sympathy close to the souls we wish to save, visit and converse with them. Evangelism, p. 640 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Fri Dec 26 16:53:00 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:53:00 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 26 Message-ID: <001601c967bd$7a59b8b0$6f0d2a10$@org> If the mind is centered upon heavenly things, the conversation will run in the same channel. The heart will overflow at the contemplation of the Christian's hope, the exceeding great and precious promises left on record for our encouragement; and our rejoicing in view of the mercy and goodness of God need not be repressed; it is a joy that no man can take from us. Evangelism, p. 642 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sat Dec 27 18:30:01 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:30:01 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 27 Message-ID: <00fd01c96894$35ea8420$a1bf8c60$@org> Christ was absorbed in the work that He came to perform. His devotion to the work of saving the lost race was manifest on all occasions. Evangelism, p. 644 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Sun Dec 28 08:44:59 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:44:59 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 28 Message-ID: <014501c9690b$a070e600$e152b200$@org> Taking hold courageously of the work that needs to be done and putting the heart into it, makes the work a pleasure and brings success. Evangelism, p. 645 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Mon Dec 29 12:26:23 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:26:23 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 29 Message-ID: <009e01c969f3$b8f3e1d0$2adba570$@org> Those who teach the Word should not shun mental discipline. Every worker, or company of workers, should by persevering effort establish such rules and regulations as will lead to the formation of correct habits of thought and action. Evangelism, p. 648 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 30 11:52:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:52:34 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 30 Message-ID: <009301c96ab8$2b7bf340$8273d9c0$@org> The eight-hour system finds no place in the program of the minister of God. He must hold himself in readiness for service at any hour. Evangelism, p. 652 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 30 11:52:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:52:34 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 30 Message-ID: <009301c96ab8$2b7bf340$8273d9c0$@org> The eight-hour system finds no place in the program of the minister of God. He must hold himself in readiness for service at any hour. Evangelism, p. 652 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Tue Dec 30 11:52:34 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:52:34 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 30 Message-ID: <009301c96ab8$2b7bf340$8273d9c0$@org> The eight-hour system finds no place in the program of the minister of God. He must hold himself in readiness for service at any hour. Evangelism, p. 652 From thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org Wed Dec 31 12:28:33 2008 From: thought at egwlists.whiteestate.org (Thought for the Day) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:28:33 -0500 Subject: Thought for December 31 Message-ID: <000001c96b86$5b5e82c0$121b8840$@org> The time of many is lost when a man uses his tongue instead of his tools. Evangelism, p. 654